Samuel Bard (physician)
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Samuel Bard ((1742-04-01)April 1, 1742 – (1821-05-24)May 24, 1821) was an American physician who founded the first medical school in New York City and the second medical school in the United States at King's College, now known as Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He was a personal physician to George Washington. His description of the disease diphtheria was instrumental in formulating treatment for that condition.
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Samuel Bard | |
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Born | (1742-04-01)April 1, 1742 |
Died | May 24, 1821(1821-05-24) (aged 79) |
Education | King's College University of Edinburgh |
Occupation | Physician |
Spouse | Mary Bard |
Children | 8, including William Bard |
Parent(s) | John Bard Suzanne Valleau Bard |
Relatives | John Bard (grandson) |
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