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George Alexander Sutherland

1861 – 1939

British physician

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Lived 1861 – 1939 (aged 78). George Alexander Sutherland was a physician.

George Alexander Sutherland (11 April 1861, Old Machar, Aberdeen – 10 October 1939, Amersham) was a British physician, specializing in paediatrics and cardiology.

After secondary education at Aberdeen Grammar School, George Alexander Sutherland attended the University of Aberdeen, graduating with M.A. in 1882. He studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, graduating M.B., C.M. in 1886. with a 2nd edition in 1925. He delivered the Lumleian Lectures (Modern Aspects of Heart Disease) in 1917.

Sutherland was appointed C.B.E. in 1920 for his service in the First World War as consulting physician to the Royal Air Force.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
University of Aberdeen, University of Edinburgh Medical School, Aberdeen Grammar School
Awards
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London; Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
G. A. Sutherland

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Alexander Sutherland?

British physician

When was George Alexander Sutherland born?

George Alexander Sutherland was born on 11 April 1861.

When did George Alexander Sutherland die?

George Alexander Sutherland died on 10 October 1939.

What was George Alexander Sutherland's occupation?

George Alexander Sutherland was a physician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Alexander Sutherland

· Wikidata: Q59588851

· DBpedia: George Alexander Sutherland

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