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Thomas Chevalier
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| Born | 3 November 1767 London
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| Died | 9 June 1824 (aged 56) London
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| Alma mater | Pembroke College, Cambridge |
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| Fields | Surgery Anatomy |
| Institutions | Royal College of Surgeons Royal Society |
Thomas Chevalier (1767–1824) was an important English surgeon and writer. He became a special surgeon to the King. He also taught about the human body and surgery. He was known for his medical skills and his knowledge of languages and religion.
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Life and Work
Early Life and Education
Thomas Chevalier was born in London on November 3, 1767. When his mother passed away in 1770, his uncle, Thomas Sturgis, raised him. His uncle was a doctor in London.
Chevalier studied the human body, called anatomy, with Matthew Baillie. He also earned a university degree. He likely studied at Cambridge University.
Becoming a Surgeon
Chevalier became a member of the London Corporation of Surgeons. In 1797, he wrote a paper to help change this group into a college. In his paper, he shared a lot about the history of surgery.
He became a surgeon at the Westminster Dispensary. He also taught classes on surgery.
Important Writings and Awards
In 1801, Chevalier published a book about surgery operations. In 1804, he wrote a book called Treatise on Gunshot Wounds. This book won a prize from the Royal College of Surgeons. It was so popular that it was printed three times by 1806.
This book also helped him become a special surgeon to the Prince of Wales. The Czar of Russia even gave him a diamond ring as a gift!
In 1821, Chevalier gave an important speech called the Hunterian Oration. He also taught excellent classes at the College of Surgeons in 1823. These classes were about the human body and the skin. He published these lectures as well.
Other Interests
Chevalier was respected not only as a surgeon. He was also known for his knowledge of languages and religion. He translated famous books into English. These included Universal History by Bossuet in 1810. He also translated Thoughts by Pascal in 1803.
He wrote many articles for different magazines and journals. He also helped create a special Bible with many languages.
Later Life
Thomas Chevalier passed away suddenly on June 9, 1824. He was an active member of the Keppel Street Baptist church for many years.
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