Monro, Alexander, 1733-1817 ("Secundus", Professor of anatomy, University of Edinburgh)
Person
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 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