George Willis (physician)

George Willis (1828–1898) was a British medical doctor and politician.[1]

Early life

Willis was born in County Cavan, Ireland. He earned his medical degree at the University of Glasgow in 1850.[2]

He was the elder brother of Dr. William Willis[1] who taught medicine at the University of Tokyo and founded the medical school at the University of Kagoshima.[3]

Career

He was one of the founders of the Monmouth Hospital and Dispensary at Monmouth in Wales.[2]

He was three times elected mayor of Monmouth.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Obituary: George Willis, M.D.,Glasg., L.R.C.S,Edin., L.S.A., J.P.," Lancet, September 24, 1898, p. 842.
  2. 1 2 3 "Obituary: George Willis, M.D., Monmouth," British Medical Journal, October 1, 1898, p. 1014.
  3. ↑ Murata, Fusayoshi. "Dr. William Willis and Dr. Kanehiro Takaki," Jikeikai Medical Journal, 2000:49, pp. 91-100; retrieved 2012-3-5.


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