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James Borthwick

Scottish surgeon · Doctors · Lived 1615 to 1675 · aged 60

James Borthwick of Stow was a Scottish surgeon who was the first teacher of anatomy in the Incorporation of Surgeons and Barbers of Edinburgh. He was Deacon (President) of the Incorporation on two occasions and a member of the Scottish Parliament.

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Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

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Borthwick was largely responsible for the formal creation of the surgeon-apothecary in Edinburgh.

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Category
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1615 to 1675 · aged 60