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Stewart Duke-Elder

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British ophthalmologist (1898-1978)

United KingdomLived 1898 to 1978 · aged 79
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Sir William Stewart Duke-Elder was a Scottish ophthalmologist, a dominant force in his field for more than a quarter of a century.

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Photos 2

Duke-Elder in 1948Duke-Elder in 1948Blue plaque, 63 Harley Street, LondonBlue plaque, 63 Harley Street, London

Awards 5

1957Lister Medal
1953honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg
Fellow of the Royal Society
Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London

Connected to Stewart 6

Roy Yorke CalneAlso won Lister MedalWilly BurgersAlso won honorary doctorate from the University of StrasbourgGeorge RollestonAlso won Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of LondonPatrick LaidlawAlso won Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of LondonCharles Alfred BallanceAlso won Lister MedalBarrett WendellAlso won honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Type
Other
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1898 to 1978 · aged 79
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5 languages

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