John Warren
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John Warren

American surgeon (1753–1815)

John Warren (July 27, 1753 – April 4, 1815) was a Continental Army surgeon during the American Revolutionary War, founder of the Harvard Medical School and the younger brother of Dr. Joseph Warren.2

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Born Jul 27, 1753, died Apr 4, 1815.1

Companies

Early life and education

  • 1767 to 1771Harvard College3
  • Date not recordedRoxbury Latin School3
  • Date not recordedHarvard University3

Warren was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and studied at The Roxbury Latin School after which he proceeded to Harvard College where he graduated in 1771. He studied medicine under his elder brother Joseph, later becoming a renowned doctor in Boston.

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Career

Occupation: physician, surgeon.6

Personal life

  • BornJul 27, 1753, Roxbury7
  • DiedApr 4, 1815, Boston8
  • CitizenshipUnited States9

Awards

  • 1786honorary degree10
  • 1781Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences10 11
  • Date not recordedFellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences10