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J. P. van Besouw

1957 – 2017

British anesthesiologist

Anesthesiologist
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About J. P. van Besouw

Lived 1957 – 2017 (aged 60). J. P. van Besouw was a British anesthesiologist.

Jean-Pierre van Besouw (died 2017) was president of the Royal College of Anaesthetists from 2012 to 2015.

He was an anesthetist at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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Important facts

Born
20 April 1957, Dublin
Birth century
20th century
Died
17 July 2017
Occupation
Anesthesiologist
Nationality
United Kingdom
Education
Wyggeston Grammar School for Boys, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry
Awards
Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists; Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh; Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons; Fellow of the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management; Honorary Fellow of the College of Anaesthetists of Ireland
Also known as
Jean-Pierre William Gerard van Besouw, Jean-Pierre van Besouw

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Frequently asked questions

Who was J. P. van Besouw?

British anesthesiologist (1957-2017)

When was J. P. van Besouw born?

J. P. van Besouw was born on 20 April 1957 in Dublin.

When did J. P. van Besouw die?

J. P. van Besouw died on 17 July 2017.

What was J. P. van Besouw's occupation?

J. P. van Besouw was an anesthesiologist.

What nationality was J. P. van Besouw?

J. P. van Besouw was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: J. P. van Besouw

· Wikidata: Q55081010

· DBpedia: Jean-Pierre van Besouw

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