Charles Norris | |
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1st Chief Medical Examiner of the City of New York | |
In office 1918–1935 | |
Preceded by | Patrick D. Riordan (acting) |
Succeeded by | Thomas A. Gonzales |
Personal details | |
Born | December 4, 1867 Hoboken, New Jersey |
Died | September 11, 1935 (age 67) Manhattan, New York City |
Cause of death | Heart failure |
Nationality | American |
Parent(s) | Joseph Parker Norris Frances Stevens |
Charles Norris (December 4, 1867 – September 11, 1935) was New York's first appointed chief medical examiner (1918–1935) and pioneer of forensic toxicology in America.[1]