Sir Henry Simson | |
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Born | Henry John Forbes Simson 12 December 1872 Bareilly, India |
Died | 13 September 1932 West London Hospital, Hammersmith, London | (aged 59)
Nationality | British |
Occupation(s) | Physician, Obstetrician |
Years active | 1895–1932 |
Known for | founder of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists |
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Sir Henry John Forbes Simson KCVO, FRCSE, FRCP, FRCOG (12 December 1872 – 13 September 1932) was a British physician who became obstetrician to the British royal family and delivered (amongst many others) the future Queen Elizabeth II and her sister Princess Margaret. He was one of the joint founders of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London.