About Seton Pringle
Lived 1879 – 1955 (aged 76). Seton Pringle was a British and Irish surgeon.
Seton Sidney Pringle OBE (6 July 1879 – 11 November 1955) was an Irish surgeon.
Life Pringle was born in Clones, County Monaghan, son of John Pringle; he was a first cousin of James Pringle KC, MP. Educated at Campbell College, Belfast, he entered the School of Physic in Trinity College, Dublin. He proved to be a brilliant student, winning a number of awards. He took his B.A. in 1902 and his M. B. and B. Ch. the following year. Two years later he became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
He was appointed in 1904 to the surgical staff of Mercer's Hospital. During World War I, as a lieutenant in the RAMC, he worked in the Red Cross hospital in Dublin Castle, as well as other institutions.
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Who was Seton Pringle?
Irish surgeon (1879-1955)
When was Seton Pringle born?
Seton Pringle was born on 6 July 1879 in Clones.
When did Seton Pringle die?
Seton Pringle died on 11 November 1955.
What was Seton Pringle's occupation?
Seton Pringle was a surgeon.
What nationality was Seton Pringle?
Seton Pringle was British and Irish.
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