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Abraham Colles
1773-07-23 – 1843-11-16
Life & Legacy
Abraham Colles (23 July 1773 – 16 November 1843) was an Irish surgeon and physician who served as Professor of Anatomy, Surgery and Physiology at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and the President of the RCSI in 1802 and 1830. A prestigious Colles Medal & Travelling Fellowship in Surgery is awarded competitively annually to an Irish surgical trainee embarking on higher specialist training abroad before returning to establish practice in Ireland.
Occupation & Career
physician, teacher, anatomist, surgeon
Education
University of Edinburgh; Kilkenny College
Legacy Highlights
Employer
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Education & Institutions
Kilkenny College · University of Edinburgh
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q328161 — wikidata View source
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