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Robert Knox (surgeon)

Robert Knox FRSE FRCSE (4 September 1791 – 20 December 1862) was a Scottish anatomist and ethnologist best known for his involvement in the Burke and Hare murders. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Knox eventually partnered with anatomist and former teacher John Barclay and became a lecturer on anatomy in the city, where he introduced the theory of…

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Known for
Burke and Hare murders
Alma mater
University of Edinburgh
Born
(1791-09-04)4 September 1791 Edinburgh, Scotland
Died
20 December 1862(1862-12-20) (aged 71) Hackney, London, England
Occupations
Anatomist, ethnologist

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Robert Knox (surgeon) → University of Edinburgh
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Robert Knox (surgeon) → (1791-09-04)4 September 1791 Edinburgh, Scotland
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Robert Knox (surgeon) → 20 December 1862(1862-12-20) (aged 71) Hackney, London, England
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Robert Knox (surgeon) → Anatomist, ethnologist

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