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 2 Collections and/or Records:
Notes of lectures given by William Cullen, Andrew Duncan, and Alexander Monro (Secundus)
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-2260
Scope and Contents
Four volumes of student notes on lectures given by W. Cullen, Andrew Duncan, and Alexander Monro (Secundus).
Clinical lectures delivered by William Culluen, M.D., 1772-1773.
Lectures on the theory and practice of medicine delivered by Andrew Duncan M.D., Senior. n.d. 1774-1776, 2 vols. 4^o.
Lectures on surgery, delivered by Alexander Monro, Secundus (?) [c 1759-1800]....
Dates:
1759-1800
Volume entitled "Case of the University of Edinburgh", relating to the institution of a Professorship of Surgery by the Royal College of Surgeons
Fonds — Volume Dc.1.5
Identifier: Coll-2291
Scope and Contents
Manuscript volume entitled "Case of the University of Edinburgh; In relation to The Recent Institution of a Professorship of Surgery by the Royal College of Surgeons", 1804. It contains a history of appointed professorships at the university since its founding; a history of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh; a copy of meeting minutes of the College of Surgeons on the event of presenting their application for a professorship at the university. Volume signed by "R. Hamilton",...
Dates:
1804-1805