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.
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Class list of Alexander Monro (primus)
Fonds — Volume EUA GD60
Identifier: EUA GD60
Scope and Contents
Small volume containing lists of scholars (students), their masters (surgeons who they were apprenticed to) and fees paid. In addition there are some details of boarders (1722-1736). Folded inside the volume is a copy letter of 28 June 1945 from the donor, James Watt WS, to Lord Amulree, sent to Univerity Librarian, Lauriston William Sharp.
Dates:
1720-1749