John Monro (surgeon)

John Monro
Portrait of John Monro in 1715 by William Aikman
Born1670
Edinburgh
Died1740
Carolside, near Earlston, Berwickshire
OccupationSurgeon
Known forRole in founding the University of Edinburgh Medical School. Progenitor of the dynasty of Monro anatomists

John Monro of Bearcrofts (1670–1740) was a Scottish surgeon who was the progenitor of the Monro dynasty of anatomists in Edinburgh. He is credited with conceiving and playing a major role in founding the University of Edinburgh Medical School. He served as Deacon (President) of the Incorporation of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

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