Gustavus Murray | |
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Born | 1831 |
Died | 7 August 1887 (aged 55–56) London, England |
Nationality | British |
Education | University of Edinburgh |
Medical career | |
Profession | Physician |
Sub-specialties | Obstetrics |
Gustavus Charles Philip Murray (1831 – 7 August 1887) was a British obstetrician who may have been the inspiration for Luke Fildes' 1891 painting The Doctor. His work in the examination of pregnant women was recognised by Adolphe Pinard in 1889 but ignored in England. He was popular with his patients and had a thriving practice with many professional appointments but as a result wrote little. He died at the age of 56 years from heart failure.