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Wilfred Thomason Grenfell

1865-02-28 – 1940-10-09

Portrait of Wilfred Thomason Grenfell
Photo of Grenfell from autobiography published in 1912Credit: Photographer unknown. Photo from autobiography published in 1912

Life & Legacy

Sir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell (28 February 1865 – 9 October 1940) was a British medical missionary to Newfoundland, who wrote books on his work and other topics.

Occupation & Career

physician, writer

Education

Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry; Marlborough College

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George; Canadian Medical Hall of Fame; Livingstone Medal

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Canadian Medical Hall of Fame · Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George · Livingstone Medal

Education & Institutions

Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry · Marlborough College

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q378344 — wikidata View source

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