Edward Delafield
Edward Delafield | |
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| Born | May 7, 1794 New York City, US |
| Died | February 13, 1875 (aged 80) New York City, US |
| Education | Yale University New York College of Physicians and Surgeons |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Known for | Founding the New York Eye Infirmary |
| Spouses | Eleanor Langdon Elwyn
(m. 1821; died 1834)Julia Floyd (m. 1839) |
| Children | Francis Delafield |
| Relatives | Richard Delafield (brother) Joseph Delafield (brother) Rufus King Delafield (brother) |
Edward Delafield (May 7, 1794 – February 13, 1875) was an American physician, primarily known as an ophthalmologist, but also for his work in obstetrics and gynaecology. He was the co-founder (with John Kearney Rodgers) of the New York Eye Infirmary and the first president of the American Ophthalmological Society. From 1858 until his death he was the president of the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. His son, Francis Delafield, also became a prominent physician.
Edward Delafield is buried at the Delafield Family Mausoleum