Statue 1877 of James Young Simpson 1811-1879 Pioneer of Anaesthesia

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James Young Simpson was born in Bathgate, West Lothian and was appointed Professor of Midwifery at Edinburgh University in 1840, where he pioneered the use of chloroform as an anaesthetic. Made a Baronet by Queen Victoria who Herself received chloroform during childbirth. Built in 1877 by public subscription and the Simpson Memorial committee, this seated bronze figure in academic robes on a stone plinth was designed by William Brodie RSA (1815-1881) and cast by Masefield and Co., Bronze-founders, London. The plinth is inscribed, 'Sir James Young Simpson, Baronet, MD, DCL, Born 1811. Died 1870. Pioneer of Anaesthesia'.

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Size: 3375px × 5063px
Location: Edinburgh UK
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License: Licensed
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