John Abernethy | |
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| Born | 3 April 1764 City of London, England |
| Died | 20 April 1831 (aged 67) Enfield, London, England |
| Occupation | Surgeon |
| Known for | Giving his name to the Abernethy biscuit |
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John Abernethy FRS (3 April 1764 – 20 April 1831) was an English surgeon. He is popularly remembered for having given his name to the Abernethy biscuit, a coarse-meal baked good meant to aid digestion.