John Monro

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John Monro

Scottish physician

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Among them was John Monro, an army surgeon, who resolved that his native city of Edinburgh should have a similar medical school. He specially educated his son Alexander with a view to having him appointed professor of anatomy, and the bold plan was successful. Alexander Monro studied at…
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Among them was John Monro, an army surgeon, who resolved that his native city of Edinburgh should have a similar medical school. He specially educated his son Alexander with a view to having him appointed professor of anatomy, and the bold plan was successful. Alexander Monro studied at…
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