Monro, Alexander, 1733-1817 ("Secundus", Professor of anatomy, University of Edinburgh)
Biography
The younger son of Alexander Monro ''primus'' (1697-1767), he graduated as Doctor of Medicine from Edinburgh University in 1755. That same year he became joint Professor of Anatomy with his father, remaining in post until 1808. From 1798, he shared the Professorship with his son Alexander Monro "tertius" (1773-1859). In 1820 he donated his collection of anatomical preparations to the University, along with that of his father, to create the University's Anatomical Museum.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Manuscript volume entitled "Operations of Surgery", Alexander Monro Secundus
Monro, Alexander Secundus. Operations of surgery. February 15, 1753.
Papers of Professor James Couper Brash
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.