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John Hunter was a Scottish surgeon and scientist who made many discoveries in anatomy, surgery and medicine. He was a teacher of Edward Jenner, a pioneer of vaccination, and a collector of anatomical specimens.
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 was born in Scotland in 1728. He moved to London and trained as a surgeon at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. His collection of human and animal body parts is now in the Hunterian Museum at...
Learn about the life and achievements of John Hunter (1728–1793), a pioneer of anatomy, surgery, and comparative anatomy. He challenged tradition, introduced modern surgical methods, and trained many leaders in British and American surgery.
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.
John Hunter was a renowned anatomist and surgeon who transformed surgery into a scientific discipline. He taught at St George's Hospital and founded a school of anatomy, where he collected specimens and conducted experiments.
Learn how John Hunter, a Scottish-born surgeon in Georgian London, used natural experiments and placebos to challenge conventional medical practices. Discover his contributions to anatomy, venereal disease, and the state of mind of a patient.
