Thomas Blizard Curling
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Thomas Blizard Curling (1811-4 March 1888), British surgeon, was born in London in 1811. Through his uncle, Sir William Blizard, he became assistant-surgeon to the Royal London Hospital in 1833, becoming full surgeon in 1849. After filling other important posts in the College of Surgeons, he was appointed president in 1873. In 1843 he won the Jacksonian prize for his investigations on tetanus; and he became famous for his skill in treating diseases of the testes and rectum, his published works on which went through many editions. He died on the 4 March 1888.
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| NAME | Curling, Thomas Blizard |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | British surgeon |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1811 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | London, England, United Kingdom |
| DATE OF DEATH | 4 March 1888 |
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