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Cooper, Sir Astley

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

English surgeon, born in Norfolk; was great in anatomy and a skilful operator, stood high in the medical profession; contributed much by his writings to raise surgery to the rank of a science; was eminent as a lecturer as well as a practitioner (1768-1841).

Bibliography Information
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Cooper, Sir Astley'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​c/cooper-sir-astley.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.