Thomson, Alexander

Education

M.D. 6.5.1845 by examination.

Birth/childhood

Born c.1802 son of a farmer, Eddleston, Peebles.

Career

Began by studying theology, but ill health caused him to switch to medicine.

Studied Edinburgh University - medical student 1834-1835.

L.R.C.S.E. 1838. F.R.C.S.E. 1859.

Practised in Edinburgh. [Doctor]

Death

Died 16.9.1889 aged 86.

Sources

  • Med. Dir.
  • Edinburgh Medical Journal 35(1) 1889 399 - 400