About John Henry Bryant
Lived 1867 – 1906 (aged 38). John Henry Bryant was a British physician.
John Henry Bryant (1867 – 21 May 1906) was a British physician, and lecturer on materia medica and therapeutics at Guy's Hospital, London. The blue scrotum sign of Bryant is named after him. In 1903 he had given the first description of abdominal and scrotal bruising in a person with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Early life and education John Bryant was born in 1867 in Ilminster, South Somerset, the eldest son of William Mead Bryant. He attended Ilminster Grammar School, followed by Sherborne School.
Personal and family Bryant played rugby at county standard and was a fast runner.
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Who was John Henry Bryant?
British physician (1867–1906)
When was John Henry Bryant born?
John Henry Bryant was born on 4 June 1867 in Ilminster.
When did John Henry Bryant die?
John Henry Bryant died on 21 May 1906 in Walmer.
What was John Henry Bryant's occupation?
John Henry Bryant was a physician.
What nationality was John Henry Bryant?
John Henry Bryant was British.
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· Wikipedia: John Henry Bryant
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