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John Hunter

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Scottish surgeon (1728-1793)

DoctorsLived 1728 to 1793 · aged 65
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John Hunter was a Scottish surgeon, one of the most distinguished scientists and surgeons of his day. He was an early advocate of careful observation and scientific methods in medicine. He was a teacher of, and collaborator with, Edward Jenner, pioneer of the smallpox vaccine.

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A statue of John Hunter, Scottish National Portrait GalleryA statue of John Hunter, Scottish National Portrait GalleryA plaster cast medallion of John Hunter, Science Museum, LondonA plaster cast medallion of John Hunter, Science Museum, LondonA bust of Hunter near where he lived in Leicester Square, LondonA bust of Hunter near where he lived in Leicester Square, London

Awards 3

Fellow of the Royal Society
Copley Medal
Croonian Medal and Lecture

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Edgar AdrianAlso won Croonian Medal and LectureJules BordetAlso won Croonian Medal and LectureAndrew HuxleyAlso won Croonian Medal and LectureFrederick HopkinsAlso won Croonian Medal and LectureMax PerutzAlso won Croonian Medal and LectureTim HuntAlso won Croonian Medal and Lecture

About this person

John Hunter was a Scottish surgeon, one of the most distinguished scientists and surgeons of his day. He was an early advocate of careful observation and scientific methods in medicine. He was a teacher of, and collaborator with, Edward Jenner, pioneer of the smallpox vaccine. His wife, Anne Hunter (née Home), was a poet, some of whose poems were set to music by Joseph Haydn.

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Doctors
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Doctor
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1728 to 1793 · aged 65
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