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Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
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Thomas Grainger Stewart
1837-09-23 – 1900-02-03
Life & Legacy
Sir Thomas Grainger Stewart (23 September 1837, in Edinburgh – 3 February 1900, in Edinburgh) was an eminent Scottish physician who served as president of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (1889–1891), president of the Medico-Chirurgical Society of Edinburgh, president of the medicine section of the British Medical Association, and Physician-in-Ordinary to the Queen for Scotland. He was perhaps best known for describing the condition known as multiple neuritis as well as directing scientific attention in Great Britain to the deep reflexes.
Occupation & Career
pathologist, university teacher, literary critic, physician
Education
University of Edinburgh; Royal High School; University of Vienna; Charles University; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh; Knight Bachelor
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh · Knight Bachelor
Employer
University of Edinburgh
Organizations & Memberships
Medico-Chirurgical Society of Edinburgh · Royal Society of Edinburgh
Education & Institutions
Charles University · Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin · Royal High School · University of Edinburgh · University of Vienna
Verified Legacy Record
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Knight Bachelor
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1552030 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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