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Companion of the Order of the Bath
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1853-02-15 – 1923-12-07

Sir Frederick Treves, 1st Baronet, (15 February 1853 – 7 December 1923) was a prominent British surgeon, and an expert in anatomy. Treves was renowned for his surgical treatment of appendicitis, and is credited with saving the life of King Edward VII in 1902. He is also widely known for his friendship with Joseph Merrick, dubbed the "Elephant Man" for his severe deformities.
physician, surgeon, writer
Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry
Companion of the Order of the Bath; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order; Knight of Grace of the Order of Saint John
Companion of the Order of the Bath · Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order · Knight of Grace of the Order of Saint John
Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry
Companion of the Order of the Bath
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1348700 · wikidata
Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1348700 · wikidata
Knight of Grace of the Order of Saint John
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1348700 · wikidata
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