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Charles Edward Beevor

1854-06-12 – 1908-12-05

Life & Legacy

Charles Edward Beevor (12 June 1854 – 5 December 1908) was an English neurologist and anatomist who described Beevor's sign, the Jaw jerk reflex, and the area of the brain supplied by the anterior choroidal artery. He also coined Beevor's axiom that "the brain does not know muscles, only movements."

Occupation & Career

neurologist, anatomist, lecturer, physician, researcher, writer, traveler

Education

University College London; Blackheath Proprietary School

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Croonian Medal and Lecture

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Croonian Medal and Lecture

Employer

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery · Royal Northern Hospital · University College Hospital

Education & Institutions

Blackheath Proprietary School · University College London

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q2958998 — wikidata View source

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