Monro, Alexander, 'primus', 1697-1767 (Professor of Anatomy, University of Edinburgh)
Person
Biography
Monro "primus" was the first Professor of Anatomy at Edinburgh University (1720-64) and founder of Edinburgh Medical School. He was the first of three generations of Professors of Anatomy of the same name. His collection of anatomical preparations was donated to the university by his son Alexander Monro "secundus" and formed the basis of its Anatomical Museum.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Papers of Professor James Couper Brash
Fonds — Box Dk.6.24
Identifier: Coll-94
Scope and Contents
The papers of Professor Brash consist of material on the history of anatomy and on the three Monros (Alexander Monro, primus; Alexander Monro, secundus; Alexander Monro, tertius), miscellaneous papers and photographs. There are notes, notebooks, and printed material.
Dates:
circa 1930-1950