Frederick Treves, Bt | |
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 Treves in 1884 | |
| Born | 15 February 1853 Dorchester, Dorset, England |
| Died | 7 December 1923 (aged 70) Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | London Hospital Medical College |
| Known for | Friendship with Joseph Merrick and saving the life of Edward VII |
| Spouse |
Ann Elizabeth Mason (m. 1877) |
| Awards | Hunterian Professorship |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Medicine, surgery |
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Sir Frederick Treves, 1st Baronet, GCVO, CH, CB, FRCS, KStJ (15 February 1853 – 7 December 1923) was a prominent British surgeon, and an expert in anatomy. Treves was renowned for his surgical treatment of appendicitis, and is credited with saving the life of King Edward VII in 1902.[1] He is also widely known for his friendship with Joseph Merrick, dubbed the "Elephant Man" for his severe deformities.[2]
- ^ Mirilas, P. (2003). "Not just an appendix: Sir Frederick Treves". Archives of Disease in Childhood. 88 (6): 549–552. doi:10.1136/adc.88.6.549. PMC 1763108. PMID 12765932.
- ^ "TREVES, Sir Frederick (1853–1923)". AIM25/Royal College of Physicians. Archived from the original on 28 July 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2013.