William Beatty
Irish surgeon · Doctors · Lived 1773 to 1842 · aged 69
Sir William Beatty was an Irish surgeon who served in the Royal Navy. Born in Derry, Ireland, he joined as a surgeon's mate in 1791 at the age of 18.
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He is best known as the ship's surgeon aboard HMS Victory during the Battle of Trafalgar, at which he witnessed the death of Admiral Horatio Nelson, and for writing an account of that battle - Authentic Narrative of the Death of Lord Nelson.
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Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1773 to 1842 · aged 69
