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John Abernethy

An English surgeon. He is popularly remembered today for having given his name to the Abernethy biscuit, a coarse-meal baked good meant to aid digestion (Wikipedia).

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British surgeon

Born 3 April 1764
Died 20 April 1831

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  • Cover of: Lectures on anatomy, surgery, and pathology: including observations on the nature and treatment of local diseases delivered at St. Bartholomew's Hospital

    First published in 1828 5 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: The surgical and physiological works of John Abernethy

    First published in 1830 4 editions in 1 language — 4 previewable Cover of edition b21443178_0001 Cover of edition b21443178_0002 Cover of edition b21443178_0003
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  • Cover of: The surgical and physiological works

    First published in 1830 4 editions in 1 language — 4 previewable Cover of edition b33278714_0001 Cover of edition b33278714_0004 Cover of edition b33278714_0003
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  • Cover of: An enquiry into the probability and rationality of Mr. Hunter's theory of life: being the subject of the first two anatomical lectures delivered before the Royal College of Surgeons, of London

    First published in 1814 4 editions in 1 language — 2 previewable Cover of edition enquiryintoproba00aberrich
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  • Cover of: The surgical works of John Abernethy

    First published in 1817 4 editions in 1 language — 4 previewable Cover of edition b21443087_0002 Cover of edition b21443087_0003 Cover of edition b2933021x_0003
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  • Cover of: Surgical observations on the constitutional origin and treatment of local diseases; and on aneurisms

    First published in 1809 4 editions in 1 language — 2 previewable Cover of edition b33278593
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  • Cover of: The surgical works of John Abernethy, F.R.S.

    First published in 1811 3 editions in 1 language — 3 previewable Cover of edition b21443828_0002 Cover of edition b21300963_0001
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  • Cover of: Surgical observations, part the second: containing an account of the disorders of the health in general, and of the digestive organs in particular, which accompany local diseases, and obstruct their cure : observations on diseases of the urethra, particularly of that part which is surrounded by the prostate gland : and observations relative to the treatment of one species of the naevi materni

    First published in 1806 3 editions in 1 language — 2 previewable Cover of edition b33278581_0001
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  • Cover of: Surgical observations on the constitutional origin and treatment of local diseases: and on aneurisms.

    First published in 1820 3 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: surgical and physiological works of John Abernethy ...: From the 6th London ed. Embracing reflections on Gall and Spurzheim's system of physiognomy and phrenology ...

    First published in 1825 3 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Surgical observations on injuries of the head; and on miscellaneous subjects

    First published in 1811 2 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Surgical observations on the constitutional origin and treatment of local diseases; and on aneurisms. Including directions for the treatment of disorders of the digestive organs

    First published in 1827 2 editions in 1 language — 2 previewable Cover of edition b33278647
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  • Cover of: Surgical observations on tumours, and on lumbar abscesses

    First published in 1816 2 editions in 1 language — 2 previewable Cover of edition b24925238
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  • Cover of: Surgical observations on tumours, and on lumbar abscesses

    First published in 1811 2 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Surgical observations on diseases resembling syphilis: and on diseases of the urethra

    First published in 1810 2 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Surgical observations on injuries of the head: and on miscellaneous subjects

    First published in 1810 2 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: A letter to John Abernethy, Esq: written in consequence of a paragraph which appeared in most of the London papers, stating his having addressed : "A letter to the Secretary of State, on the necessity of repealing the late act of parliament which subjects resurrection men (as they are called) to severe punishment for violating the sanctuary of the tomb"

    First published in 1823 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Introductory lectures, exhibiting some of Mr Hunter's opinions respecting life and diseases, delivered before the Royal College of Surgeons, London, in 1814 and 1815

    First published in 1815 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Surgical and physiological essays

    First published in 1793 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Common sense, or, the Abernethian code of health and longevity: founded on the principles and practice of John Abernethy

    First published in 1830 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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We need a photo of John Abernethy

British surgeon

Born 3 April 1764
Died 20 April 1831
Subjects
Surgery, Diseases, General Surgery, Tumors, Head, Wounds and injuries, Physiology, Case studies, Digestive organs, Neoplasms, Aneurysms, Craniocerebral Trauma, Aneurysm, Urethra, Anatomy, Operative Surgery, Syphilis, Abscess, Stomach, Urethral Diseases, Abscesses, Bladder, Cancer, Comparative Anatomy, Digestive System Diseases
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John Hunter (1728-1793), John Abernethy (1764-1831), F. J. Gall (1758-1828), J. G. Spurzheim (1776-1832)

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September 30, 2020 Edited by MARC Bot add ids
January 17, 2017 Edited by Agnes Reid Very brief bio & Wikipedia link added
June 7, 2012 Edited by VacuumBot Removed period from death date
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import