Andrew Semple | |
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Born | Andrew Best Semple 3 May 1912 Glasgow, Scotland |
Died | 15 November 2013 | (aged 101)
Nationality | Scottish |
Education | Allan Glen's School |
Alma mater | University of Glasgow (MD) |
Known for | Public health work |
Medical Officer of Health for Liverpool | |
In office 1953 –1974 | |
Honorary Physician to Queen Elizabeth II | |
In office 1963 –1965 | |
Preceded by | John Weir |
Succeeded by | Frederick Charles Hurrell |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | Royal Naval Reserve |
Rank | Surgeon commander |
Unit | Second Submarine Flotilla |
War | World War II |
Andrew Best Semple (3 May 1912 in Glasgow – 15 November 2013 in Northamptonshire) was a Scottish doctor who specialised in public health. He served as honorary physician to the Queen, and was the Medical Officer of Health for Liverpool from 1953 to 1974.