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John Peel

1904 – 2005

British doctor

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About John Peel

Lived 1904 – 2005 (aged 101). John Peel was a British gynecologist and physician.

Sir John Harold Peel (10 December 1904 – 31 December 2005) was a leading British obstetrician and gynecologist, who was Surgeon-Gynaecologist to Elizabeth II from 1961 to 1973, present at a number of royal births.

Early life The son of a Methodist clergyman,

After the death of Sir William Gilliatt in 1956,

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
The Manchester Grammar School, The Queen's College
Awards
Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order; Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians; Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
Also known as
Sir John Harold Peel

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Peel?

British doctor

When was John Peel born?

John Peel was born on 10 December 1904.

When did John Peel die?

John Peel died on 31 December 2005.

What was John Peel's occupation?

John Peel was a gynecologist and physician.

What nationality was John Peel?

John Peel was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Peel

· Wikidata: Q16016553

· DBpedia: John Peel (gynaecologist)

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