John Abernethy (surgeon)

John Abernethy
FRS
Born(1764-04-03)3 April 1764
City of London, England
Died20 April 1831(1831-04-20) (aged 67)
Enfield, London, England
OccupationSurgeon
Known forGiving his name to the Abernethy biscuit

John Abernethy FRS (3 April 1764 – 20 April 1831) was an English surgeon. He is popularly remembered for having given his name to the Abernethy biscuit, a coarse-meal baked good meant to aid digestion.

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