Listed In: Surgeons
Birthdate: February 13, 1728
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Lanarkshire
Died: October 16, 1793
John Hunter, a Scottish surgeon, was renowned for his innovative approach to medicine, which emphasized meticulous observation and the use of scientific methods. He worked closely with Edward Jenner on the development of the smallpox vaccine and conducted groundbreaking tooth transplants in collaboration with James Spence. Hunter amassed an extensive collection of anatomical specimens, showcasing human and vertebrate anatomy through thousands of preparations. He founded an anatomy school in London and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. Today, his legacy is honored by the Hunterian Society of London and the Hunterian Museum at the Royal College of Surgeons.
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