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Posted: 02 Aug 2020

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Grave of Sir James Young Simpson, 1st Baronet, FRCPE, Edinburgh

Grave of Sir James Young Simpson, 1st Baronet, FRCPE, Edinburgh
Sir James Young Simpson, 1st Baronet, FRCPE (7 June 1811 – 6 May 1870) was a Scottish obstetrician and a significant figure in the history of medicine. He was the first physician to demonstrate the anaesthetic properties of chloroform on humans and helped to popularise its use in medicine. Quoted from Wikipedia

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 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
I can't imagine what it must have been like before chloroform was used as an anaesthetic! Interesting information and picture. Cheers, Rosa.
3 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne club
I shudder to think, Rosa. Thanks for your very kind comment. Cheers, Joe
3 years ago.
 Percy Schramm
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Great shot and an interesting information.
3 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Percy Schramm club
Thanks for your very kind comment, Percy. Cheers, Joe
3 years ago.

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