MS volume of Alexander Monro primus' History of Anatomy 1747
Monro, Alexander, primus
This material is held atLothian Health Services Archive
- Reference
- GB 239 GD1/2
- Dates of Creation
- 1747
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English.
- Physical Description
- 1 item: bound volume
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Alexander Monro primus was born in 1697, and was the founder of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. He held the Chair in Anatomy at University of Edinburgh, and was succeeded by his son and then by his grandson. He died in 1767.
Arrangement
Chronological within record class
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
T. Walmsley, May 1981
Note
The handwriting is thought not to be Monro's. A manuscript History of Anatomy known to be in Monro's hand is held by the University of Otago, and a microfilm copy is available in Edinburgh University Library.
Compiled by Mike Barfoot and Jenny McDermott using existing handlists
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