Henry Thompson (1820-1904) cartoon by 'Ape' (Carlo Pellegrini), 'Vanity Fair', London, 1 August 1874. British surgeon (Lithotomy) treated Leopold I and Napoleon III. Founded first Cremation society in London, 1874. Had a scheme to test efficacy of prayer in hospitals (mentioned in Arnold Bennett's novel 'Clayhanger'). Chromolithograph.

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Henry Thompson (1820-1904) cartoon by 'Ape' (Carlo Pellegrini), 'Vanity Fair', London, 1 August 1874. British surgeon (Lithotomy) treated Leopold I and Napoleon III. Founded first Cremation society in London, 1874. Had a scheme to test efficacy of prayer in hospitals (mentioned in Arnold Bennett's novel 'Clayhanger'). Chromolithograph.

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