Sir Frederick Treves, 1st Baronet
Frederick Treves, Bt | |
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Treves in 1884 | |
| Born | 15 February 1853 Dorchester, Dorset, England |
| Died | 7 December 1923 (aged 70) Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | London Hospital Medical College |
| Known for | Friendship with Joseph Merrick and saving the life of Edward VII |
| Spouse |
Ann Elizabeth Mason (m. 1877) |
| Awards | Hunterian Professorship |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Medicine, surgery |
| Signature | |
Sir Frederick Treves, 1st Baronet, GCVO, CH, CB, FRCS, KStJ (15 February 1853 – 7 December 1923) was a prominent British surgeon, and an expert in anatomy. Treves was renowned for his surgical treatment of appendicitis, and is credited with saving the life of King Edward VII in 1902. He is also widely known for his friendship with Joseph Merrick, dubbed the "Elephant Man" for his severe deformities.