John Hunter
Surgeon
1728 – 1793
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Who was John Hunter?
John Hunter FRS was a Scottish surgeon regarded as one of the most distinguished scientists and surgeons of his day. He was an early advocate of careful observation and scientific method in medicine. The Hunterian Society of London was named in his honour. He was the husband of Anne Hunter, a teacher, and friend of, and collaborator with, Edward Jenner, the inventor of the smallpox vaccine.
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- Born
- Feb 13, 1728
East Kilbride - Siblings
- Spouses
- Anne Hunter
(1771/07 - )
- Anne Hunter
- Nationality
- Scotland
- Profession
- Education
- St Bartholomew's Hospital
- St George's, University of London
- Died
- Oct 16, 1793
London
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on July 23, 2013
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