About Peter Sainthill
Lived 1690 – 1775 (aged 84–85). Peter Sainthill was a surgeon.
Sir Peter Sainthill F.R.S. (1698–1775) was a British surgeon and a Fellow of the Royal Society who served as Master of the Company of Surgeons (1749-1750).
Family Sainthill was born in 1698 and was the son of Dr. Peter and Margret Sainthill (née Upton). He married Frances Palmer, the wealthy heiress of Samuel Palmer FRS. Their children included son Samuel (1727–1767) and daughter Margret. Samuel was the father of Fanny Wilmot (1759–1838), first wife of the MP John Wilmot. Margret married Sir Hew Dalrymple, 2nd Baronet in 1743.
Career Sainthill spent the majority of his career at St. Bartholomew's Hospital.
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Who was Peter Sainthill?
Briyish surgeon; (1690-1775)
When was Peter Sainthill born?
Peter Sainthill was born in 1690.
When did Peter Sainthill die?
Peter Sainthill died on 8 October 1775.
What was Peter Sainthill's occupation?
Peter Sainthill was a surgeon.
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