James Simpson (doctor) - Definition and Overview

Sir James Young Simpson, (June 7, 1811–May 6, 1870), professor of midwifery at the University of Edinburgh and physician to Queen Victoria, was a pioneer in Victorian medicine. He discovered the anaesthetic properties of chloroform and — against medical and religious opposition — successfully introduced it for general medical use. By administering various treatments to the queen he brought more acceptance of medicine to a sceptical society. He was the first man to be knighted for services to medicine and sported some of the finest sideburns in history. He was born in Bathgate, Linlithgowshire and died fifty-nine years later. He was buried in Warriston Cemetery in Edinburgh; the funeral procession was joined by 1,700 people and attended by over 100,000.

External links

• History of Sir James Young Simpson (http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/simpson_james_young.shtml)
• Overview of Sir James Young Simpson (http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/scotgaz/people/famousfirst60.html)

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