Thomas Twistington Higgins
British surgeon
About Thomas Twistington Higgins
Lived 1887 – 1966 (aged 78). Thomas Twistington Higgins was a British pediatric surgeon.
Thomas Twistington Higgins was the head surgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital between 1919 and 1953.
Whilst at Great Ormond Street, he furthered the field of paediatric medicine, and was largely responsible for paediatric surgery becoming a special branch of medicine.
He was a leading authority on the history of Great Ormond Street Hospital, writing a history of the hospital for its centenary year. One of his six children was dancer and painter Elizabeth Twistington Higgins.
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Who was Thomas Twistington Higgins?
British surgeon
When was Thomas Twistington Higgins born?
Thomas Twistington Higgins was born on 19 November 1887 in Bolton.
When did Thomas Twistington Higgins die?
Thomas Twistington Higgins died on 3 July 1966.
What was Thomas Twistington Higgins's occupation?
Thomas Twistington Higgins was a pediatric surgeon.
What nationality was Thomas Twistington Higgins?
Thomas Twistington Higgins was British.
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