Astley Cooper | |
|---|---|
 Astley Cooper by Thomas Lawrence | |
| Born | 23 August 1768 Brooke, Norfolk, England |
| Died | 12 February 1841 (aged 72) London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | St. Thomas' Hospital |
| Known for | otology vascular surgery human anatomy |
| Awards | Copley Medal (1801) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | anatomy |
Sir Astley Paston Cooper, 1st Baronet GCH FRS (23 August 1768 – 12 February 1841) was a British surgeon and anatomist, who made contributions to otology, vascular surgery, the anatomy and pathology of the mammary glands and testicles, and the pathology and surgery of hernia.[1]
- ^ Bettany, George Thomas (1887). . In Stephen, Leslie (ed.). Dictionary of National Biography. Vol. 12. London: Smith, Elder & Co. pp. 137–139.