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Surgeon
John Hunter
Famoose for
Bringing anatomical observation and experimentation into surgery.
Comparative anatomy · Surgical education
- Born
- 13 February 1728
- Birthplace
- East Kilbride
- Died
- 16 October 1793
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John Hunter
John Hunter was a Scottish surgeon whose collections and teaching helped shape scientific approaches to anatomy and surgical practice.
Early life
Training
Assisted his brother William’s London anatomy classes from 1748, then trained at London hospitals.
Career
- 1760
Army surgeon
Entered military service.
- 1764
Anatomy school
Established his own teaching practice.
- 1768
St George’s
Became a surgeon at the hospital.
Contributions
Comparative anatomy
Built a large collection of human and animal specimens.
Surgical education
Taught and collaborated with Edward Jenner.
Beyond research
Family
Married poet Anne Home in 1771; they had four children.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Artistic portrait; anonymous. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.