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John Abernethy

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British surgeon

DoctorsLived 1764 to 1831 · aged 67
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John Abernethy was an English surgeon. He is popularly remembered for having given his name to the Abernethy biscuit, a coarse-meal baked good meant to aid digestion.

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Fellow of the Royal Society
Croonian Medal and Lecture

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About this person

Category
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1764 to 1831 · aged 67
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14 languages

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