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Robert Whytt

British physician (1714-1766)

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Robert Whytt (1714–1766) was a Scottish physician. His work, on unconscious reflexes, tubercular meningitis, urinary bladder stones, and hysteria, is remembered now most for his book on diseases of the nervous system. He served as President of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.

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Occupation: physician, university teacher
Citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: September 6, 1714
Died: April 15, 1766

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Louisa Balfourspouse Helen Robertsonspouse Jean Whyttchild John Whyte-Melvillechild Robert Whyttfather Jean Murraymother Helen Whyttsibling

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