About Eric Anson
Lived 1892 – 1969 (aged 76). Eric Anson was a New Zealand physician and anesthesiologist, known for Anaesthesia.
George Frederick Vernon Anson (22 November 1892 – 5 June 1969), known as Eric Anson, was New Zealand's first specialist anaesthetist. He was the first President of the New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists (NZSA) and a member of the NZ Committee of the Faculty of Anaesthetists.
Early life and education Anson was the son of ship's surgeon Dr George Anson. He was educated at Wanganui Collegiate School. After the war, he returned to New Zealand to get his medical registration before going back to Britain where he worked as an anaesthetist at Birmingham Hospital and Birmingham Children's Hospital.
Legacy In 1970 the Anson Memorial Foundation was set up in his memory to assist postgraduate education. Prizes are awarded by the New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists.
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Who was Eric Anson?
New Zealand anaesthetist (1892-1969)
When was Eric Anson born?
Eric Anson was born on 22 November 1892 in Wellington.
When did Eric Anson die?
Eric Anson died on 5 June 1969.
What was Eric Anson's occupation?
Eric Anson was a physician and anesthesiologist.
What was Eric Anson known for?
Eric Anson was known for Anaesthesia.
What nationality was Eric Anson?
Eric Anson was New Zealand.
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