Thomas Wakley
English surgeon and reformer (died 1862) · Doctors · Lived 1795 to 1862 · aged 66
Thomas Wakley was an English surgeon. He gained fame as a social reformer who campaigned against incompetence, privilege and nepotism. He was the founding editor of The Lancet, a radical Member of Parliament (MP) of the Liberal Party and a celebrated coroner.
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About this person
Category
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1795 to 1862 · aged 66
