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 Joseph Black and family
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-16
Scope and Contents
5 boxes of correspondence between himself and a variety of individuals (including James Watt, Prince Paul Dashkov, John Robison) and on a variety of subjects: linen bleaching, use of lime water, assays of ores, civic water supply, mineralogical specimens, absorption of heat etc
1 box of family letters between Black, his father and his brothers Samuel, George and Thomas
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Dates:
1746-1799