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Lesley Florence

1927 – 2018

Scottish general practioner

General practitioner

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About Lesley Florence

Lived 1927 – 2018 (aged 90–91). Lesley Florence was a general practitioner.

Alexander Leslie Florence, also called Leslie Florence (1927 – 26 March 2018) was a Scottish general practitioner, known for his letter on his observations of neurological side effects of thalidomide, published on 31 December 1960 in the British Medical Journal, and noticed by Frances Kelsey.

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Important facts

Born

1927

Birth century

20th century

Died

2018

Occupation

General practitioner

Also known as

Alexander Leslie Florence

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Lesley Florence's

Charles Galton Darwin

Frequently asked questions

Who was Lesley Florence?

Scottish general practioner

When was Lesley Florence born?

Lesley Florence was born in 1927.

When did Lesley Florence die?

Lesley Florence died in 2018.

What was Lesley Florence's occupation?

Lesley Florence was a general practitioner.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lesley Florence

· Wikidata: Q122166982

· DBpedia: Leslie Florence

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