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John Hunter FRS (13 February 1728 – 16 October 1793) was a Scottish surgeon, one of the most distinguished scientists and surgeons of his day. He was an early advocate of careful observation and scientific methods in medicine. He was a teacher of, and collaborator with, Edward Jenner, pioneer of the smallpox vaccine.
John Hunter (born Feb. 13, 1728, Long Calderwood, Lanarkshire, Scot.—died Oct. 16, 1793, London, Eng.) was a surgeon, founder of pathological anatomy in England, and early advocate of investigation and experimentation.
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John Hunter Hospital is a public hospital in New Lambton Heights, NSW, offering emergency, maternity, gynaecology, intensive care and other services. It is part of the Hunter New England Health network and has an innovation precinct.
Learn about the life and achievements of John Hunter (1728–1793), a pioneer of modern surgery who challenged tradition and defined surgical scholarship. He made contributions in anatomy, dentistry, comparative anatomy, and gunshot wound management.
John Hunter (1728-1793) was a pioneer of pathological anatomy and surgery. He performed many experiments on himself and animals, such as infecting himself with syphilis and cutting dogs' tendons.
The work of John Hunter. The Renaissance period saw new discoveries, and some long-held ideas from ancient physicians such as Galen were challenged. Edward Jenner developed the first vaccine ...
John Hunter (1737-1821), admiral and governor, was born on 29 August 1737 at Leith, the port of Edinburgh, one of at least nine children of William Hunter, a shipmaster, and Helen, née Drummond, whose uncle was a lord provost of Edinburgh.
