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Horatio George Adamson

1860 – 1955

Dermatologist

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Lived 1860 – 1955 (aged 94). Horatio George Adamson was a British dermatologist and writer.

Horatio George Adamson (28 November 1865 – 6 July 1955) was a British dermatologist. He studied at St. Bartholomew's Hospital receiving his medical doctorate in 1888. He learned dermatology at the Middlesex Hospital in London from John James Pringle. Between 1909 and 1928, he lectured and practiced dermatology at St. Bartholomew's Hospital.

While working at the Downs Ringworm School of the Metropolitan Asylums Board in Sutton, Adamson developed an interest in mycology and modified Robert Kienböck's technique for X-ray epilation for scalp ringworm. and a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Dermatologist, writer
Nationality
Education
St Bartholomew's Hospital
Employers
St Bartholomew's Hospital
Awards
Goulstonian Lectures; Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London
Also known as
Horatio Adamson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Horatio George Adamson?

dermatologist (1860–1955)

When was Horatio George Adamson born?

Horatio George Adamson was born on 28 November 1860.

When did Horatio George Adamson die?

Horatio George Adamson died on 6 July 1955.

What was Horatio George Adamson's occupation?

Horatio George Adamson was a dermatologist and writer.

What nationality was Horatio George Adamson?

Horatio George Adamson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Horatio George Adamson

· Wikidata: Q4057367

· DBpedia: Horatio George Adamson

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