About Squire Sprigge
Lived 1860 – 1937 (aged 76). Squire Sprigge was a British physician and editor, known for The Lancet.
Sir Samuel Squire Sprigge (22 June 1860 – 17 June 1937) was an English physician, medical editor, and medical writer.
Biography After education at Uppingham School from 1873 to 1878, he matriculated on 1 October 1878 at Caius College, Cambridge, graduating there BA in 1882. After medical training at St George's Hospital he qualified MRCS in 1886 in 1919. In 1921 he was knighted. He was elected FRCS in 1921 and FRCP in 1927. In 1928 in Boston he delivered the Hunterian lecture to the American College of Surgeons.
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Who was Squire Sprigge?
British medical editor and author (1860-1937)
When was Squire Sprigge born?
Squire Sprigge was born on 22 June 1860 in Watton.
When did Squire Sprigge die?
Squire Sprigge died on 17 June 1937 in London.
What was Squire Sprigge's occupation?
Squire Sprigge was a physician and editor.
What was Squire Sprigge known for?
Squire Sprigge was known for The Lancet.
What nationality was Squire Sprigge?
Squire Sprigge was British.
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