Award
Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q581552 · wikidata
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John Abercrombie
1780-10-10 – 1844-11-14
Life & Legacy
John Abercrombie (10 October 1780 – 14 November 1844) was a Scottish physician, author, philosopher and philanthropist. His Edinburgh practice became one of the most successful medical practices in Scotland. The Chambers Biographical Dictionary says of him that after James Gregory's death, he was "recognized as the first consulting physician in Scotland". As surgeon to The Royal Public Dispensary and the New Town Dispensary he provided free medical care for the poor of the town and taught medical students and apprentices. He published extensively on medical topics and latterly on metaphysics morality and religion. A devout Christian, he gave financial support to missionary work. Abercrombie was awarded the honorary degree of MD from the University of Oxford, was elected Rector of Marischal College and University, Aberdeen and appointed Physician to the King in Scotland.
Occupation & Career
physician, philosopher, pathologist, surgeon, writer
Education
University of Edinburgh; University of Aberdeen; Aberdeen Grammar School
Faith & Community
Protestantism
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh; Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh; Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh · Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh · Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
Church
Protestantism
Organizations & Memberships
Académie Nationale de Médecine · Medico-Chirurgical Society of Edinburgh · Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh · Royal Medical Society · Royal Society of Edinburgh
Education & Institutions
Aberdeen Grammar School · University of Aberdeen · University of Edinburgh
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q581552 · wikidata
Award
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q581552 · wikidata
Faith Community
Protestantism
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q581552 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q581552 — wikidata View source
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