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:
Student notes taken down by J. Cabbell of lectures by Alexander Monro primus, and John Rutherford
Collection
Identifier: Coll-1901
Scope and Contents
Notes of lectures on clinical medicine given by Prof. John Rutherford, 1755-1756, and notes of lectures on anatomy given by Alexander Monro primus, circa 1752-1755, taken by J. Cabbell.
Dates:
c 1752-1756