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John Hunter FRS (13 February 1728 – 16 October 1793) was a Scottish surgeon, one of the most distinguished scientists and surgeons of his day. He was an early advocate of careful observation and scientific methods in medicine. He was a teacher of, and collaborator with, Edward Jenner, pioneer of the smallpox vaccine.
John Hunter (born Feb. 13, 1728, Long Calderwood, Lanarkshire, Scot.—died Oct. 16, 1793, London, Eng.) was a surgeon, founder of pathological anatomy in England, and early advocate of investigation and experimentation.
The work of John Hunter. The Renaissance period saw new discoveries, and some long-held ideas from ancient physicians such as Galen were challenged. Edward Jenner developed the first vaccine ...
John Hunter (1728-1793) was a pioneer of pathological anatomy and surgery. He performed many experiments on himself and animals, such as infecting himself with syphilis and cutting dogs' tendons.
Learn about the life and achievements of John Hunter, a Scottish anatomist and surgeon who revolutionized medicine with his scientific approach and experimentation. The book covers his career, his students, his writings, his collections, and his legacy.
Learn about the life and achievements of John Hunter (1728–1793), a pioneer of modern surgery who challenged tradition and defined surgical scholarship. He made contributions in anatomy, dentistry, comparative anatomy, and gunshot wound management.
Discover the art and science of surgery from ancient times to the present day. Including the extraordinary specimen collection of the 18th century surgeon anatomist John Hunter.
