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Christopher John Dewhurst

1920 – 2006

British gynecologist

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About Christopher John Dewhurst

Lived 1920 – 2006 (aged 86). Christopher John Dewhurst was a British physician, gynecologist and obstetrician.

Sir Christopher John "Jack" Dewhurst (2 July 1920 – 1 December 2006) was a British gynecologist. He was Professor and Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Royal Postgraduate Medical School, London University, from 1967 to 1985. He served as president of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists from 1975 to 1978.

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Important facts

Born

2 July 1920, Lancashire, England

Birth century

20th century

Died

1 December 2006

Occupation

Physician, gynecologist, obstetrician

Nationality

United Kingdom, British people

Education

Manchester University, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Saint Mary's Hospital, Manchester

Also known as

Sir Christopher John Dewhurst, Sir John Dewhurst

People in Christopher John Dewhurst's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

John

1881 – 1963

Latin Catholic priest

Christopher John

b. 2003

Association football player

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Christopher John Dewhurst's

George Van Biesbroeck

Alice Catherine Evans

Frequently asked questions

Who was Christopher John Dewhurst?

British gynecologist (1920-2006)

When was Christopher John Dewhurst born?

Christopher John Dewhurst was born on 2 July 1920 in Lancashire, England.

When did Christopher John Dewhurst die?

Christopher John Dewhurst died on 1 December 2006.

What was Christopher John Dewhurst's occupation?

Christopher John Dewhurst was a physician, gynecologist and obstetrician.

What nationality was Christopher John Dewhurst?

Christopher John Dewhurst was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christopher John Dewhurst

· Wikidata: Q88548651

· DBpedia: Christopher John Dewhurst

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