John Widdess Irish Biologist
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| Birthday |
30th November, 1905
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| Died |
1982
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| Nationality |
Irish
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| Occupation |
Biologist
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Professor John David Henry Widdess (1906–1982) was an Irish biologist and librarian who was recognized as Ireland's foremost medical historian. His historical publications included books on the histories of institutions such as the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI), and several hospitals. In 1960, he was appointed a professor of biology in RCSI, having been a lecturer and assistant in the physiology department and librarian of the college previously. In 1973, he was awarded the Abraham Colles medal of RCSI, he became an honorary fellow of RCSI and RCPI in 1975 and 1968.
