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Alexander Russell Simpson

Scottish physician · Doctors · Lived 1835 to 1916 · aged 81

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.

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Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

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Category
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1835 to 1916 · aged 81