Alexander Kennedy (physician) facts for kids
Dr Alexander Kennedy (1764–1827) was a Scottish surgeon and a person who studied old things, known as an antiquary. He was also a special member of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
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Alexander Kennedy
Early Life and Medical Training
Alexander Kennedy was born on June 22, 1764. He studied medicine at Aberdeen University and became a qualified surgeon in 1787.
Career in India
Right after finishing his studies, Dr. Kennedy started working for the East India Company. This company was very powerful and traded a lot in India. He began as an assistant surgeon in 1787. By 1795, he was promoted to a full surgeon. In this role, he would have helped many soldiers during battles in India.
In 1808, he took on a less active role. He became a Superintending Surgeon with the Indian Medical Service in Madras (a city in India). He continued this job until 1812.
Return to Scotland and Later Life
Not much is known about Dr. Kennedy's life between 1812 and 1819. During this time, he had three sons: Francis, Henry, and Patrick. They were born in Gloucestershire, England.
In 1819, Dr. Kennedy returned to Edinburgh, Scotland, and began working as a doctor there. In the same year, Aberdeen University gave him a special medical degree (MD). He was also chosen to be a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. This is a group for important scientists and thinkers. Some famous people, like Thomas Charles Hope and Sir David Brewster, helped him get elected. In 1820, he also became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
Dr. Alexander Kennedy passed away at his home in Edinburgh on March 27, 1827. He is buried in St Cuthbert's Churchyard, which is a historic cemetery in Edinburgh.
