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John Abernethy

British surgeon.

Kingdom of Great BritainSport and exercise science
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Life and work

The story behind the role.

British surgeon.

John Abernethy (3 April 1764 – 20 April 1831) was an English surgeon. He is popularly remembered for having given his name to the Abernethy biscuit, a coarse-meal baked good meant to aid digestion.

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Achievements and distinctions

  1. 01

    British surgeon.

  2. 02

    Fellow of the Royal Society

  3. 03

    Croonian Medal and Lecture

Career and education

Memberships

Royal Society of London · Royal College of Surgeons of England · Medical and Chirurgical Society of London

Leadership and official positions

President of the Royal College of Surgeons of England · president

Education

Wolverhampton Grammar School · Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry

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