# Alexander Russell Simpson

> Sir Alexander Russell Simpson FRCPE FRSE LLD was a Scottish physician and Professor of Midwifery at the University of Edinburgh. He invented the axis-traction forceps also known as obstetrics forceps which assisted in childbirth and reducing pain.

*Scottish physician*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Doctor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q39631))
- **Category:** Doctors
- **Born:** 1835
- **Died:** 1916
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Sir Alexander Russell Simpson FRCPE FRSE LLD was a Scottish physician and Professor of Midwifery at the University of Edinburgh. He invented the axis-traction forceps also known as obstetrics forceps which assisted in childbirth and reducing pain.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 30.9

## Sources
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15627351)

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