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:
Alexander Monro: Clinical Cases in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Fonds — Volume Coll-2285
Identifier: Coll-2285
Scope and Contents
Details of cases listed under patient names, as follows:
p.3
Elizabeth Porteous, aged 23
p.13
Jane Bothivie, aged 35
p.23
Anne McDonald, aged 26
p.31
Anne Hood, aged 36
p.39
Ann Paterson, aged 10
p.43
Saragh Walker, aged 30
p.47
Ann Young, aged 24
p.59
Susan Murray, aged 50
...
Dates:
1766