About Alexander Nisbet
Lived 1795 – 1874 (aged 78–79). Alexander Nisbet was a military physician and surgeon.
Sir Alexander Nisbet (6 April 1796 – 22 June 1874) was a Scottish naval surgeon notable for his role in early convict transports to Australia, and as HM Inspector of Hospitals for the Royal Navy.
Life Alexander Nisbet was born in Oldhamstocks, East Lothian, Scotland, son of Margaret Patterson and Captain Alexander Nisbet.
In January 1830 Nisbet decided to return to Australia on the Asia to work as assistant commissioner for the Australian Agricultural Company until he was replaced in August 1831.
In 1841 Nisbet was included on the list of surgeons for the Royal Navy and served in Cornwallis.
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Who was Alexander Nisbet?
British surgeon (1795–1874)
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Alexander Nisbet was born in 1795.
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Alexander Nisbet died on 22 June 1874.
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Alexander Nisbet was a military physician and surgeon.
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· DBpedia: Alexander Nisbet (Royal Navy officer)
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