Sir Frederick Treves, 1st Baronet
British surgeon and writer (1853–1923) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir Frederick Treves, 1st Baronet, GCVO, CH, CB, FRCS, KStJ (15 February 1853 – 7 December 1923) was a prominent British surgeon, and an expert in anatomy. Treves was renowned for his surgical treatment of appendicitis, and is credited with saving the life of King Edward VII in 1902.[1] He is also widely known for his friendship with Joseph Merrick, dubbed the "Elephant Man" for his severe deformities.[2]
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Frederick Treves, Bt | |
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Born | (1853-02-15)15 February 1853 Dorchester, Dorset, England |
Died | 7 December 1923(1923-12-07) (aged 70) Lausanne, Switzerland |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | London Hospital Medical College |
Known for | Friendship with Joseph Merrick and saving the life of Edward VII |
Spouse |
Ann Elizabeth Mason (m. 1877) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Medicine, surgery |
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