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Andrew Macphail

1864-11-24 – 1938-09-23

Portrait of Andrew Macphail
This undated photograph of Dr. Andrew Macphail was probably taken around 1907 when he was editor of Montreal Medical Journal and a member of the Pen and Pencil Club of Montreal (with other members such as Stephen Leacock and Dr. John McCrae). One of Canada’s most influential intellectuals at the time, Macphail went on to become CMAJ’s first editor.Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Sir John Andrew Macphail, (November 24, 1864 – September 23, 1938) was a Canadian physician, author, professor of medicine, and soldier. Macphail was a prolific writer, and an influential intellectual during the early twentieth century.

Occupation & Career

novelist, writer, physician, anatomical pathologist, university teacher, soldier

Education

McGill University

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada; Knight Bachelor; Officer of the Order of the British Empire; Order of the British Empire; Person of National Historic Significance

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada · Knight Bachelor · Officer of the Order of the British Empire · Order of the British Empire · Person of National Historic Significance

Employer

McGill University

Organizations & Memberships

Royal Society of Canada

Education & Institutions

McGill University

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q4757858 — wikidata View source

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