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John Pringle

1707 – 1782

Scottish physician

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About John Pringle

Lived 1707 – 1782 (aged 74). John Pringle was a British and Scottish military physician and university teacher, known for Antiseptics.

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Important facts

Birth century
Known for
Antiseptics
Education
University of Edinburgh, University of St Andrews, Leiden University
Positions held
President of the Royal Society
Employers
University of Edinburgh
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society; Copley Medal
Also known as
Sir John Pringle, 1st Baronet, The father of military medicine, 1st and last Bt.

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John Pringle's

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Pringle?

Scottish physician

When was John Pringle born?

John Pringle was born on 10 April 1707 in Roxburghshire.

When did John Pringle die?

John Pringle died on 18 January 1782 in London.

What was John Pringle's occupation?

John Pringle was a military physician and university teacher.

What was John Pringle known for?

John Pringle was known for Antiseptics.

What nationality was John Pringle?

John Pringle was British and Scottish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Pringle

· Wikidata: Q1348255

· DBpedia: Sir John Pringle, 1st Baronet

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