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Harry Botterell

1906 – 1997

Canadian neurosurgeon and medical school dean

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About Harry Botterell

Lived 1906 – 1997 (aged 91). Harry Botterell was a Canadian neurosurgeon.

Edmund Harry Botterell, (28 February 1906 – 23 June 1997) was a Canadian neurosurgeon and academic administrator.

From 1936 to 1939, he taught neurophysiology at the University of Toronto, and was an attending surgeon of Neurosurgery at the Toronto General Hospital, becoming Head from 1953 to 1962. From 1962 to 1970, he was the Dean of School of Medicine at Queen's University. He was Vice Principal of Faculty of Health Sciences from 1968 to 1971.

In 1978, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada, Canada's highest civilian honor. Botterell was posthumously inducted into the Terry Fox Hall of Fame in 1998.

Botterell Hall at Queen's University was named in his honor.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Neurosurgeon
Nationality
Employers
University of Toronto
Awards
Officer of the Order of the British Empire; Officer of the Order of Canada; F.N.G. Starr Award; Order of Canada; Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Edmund Harry Botterell

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harry Botterell?

Canadian neurosurgeon and medical school dean (1906–1997)

When was Harry Botterell born?

Harry Botterell was born on 28 February 1906 in Vancouver.

When did Harry Botterell die?

Harry Botterell died on 23 June 1997 in Kingston.

What was Harry Botterell's occupation?

Harry Botterell was a neurosurgeon.

What nationality was Harry Botterell?

Harry Botterell was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry Botterell

· Wikidata: Q5667445

· DBpedia: Harry Botterell

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