Sir James Simpson 1811 - 1870

occupation:
Obstetrician,
Physician
Nationality:
Scottish
born in:
Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

Simpson became Physician to Queen Victoria in 1847 and President of the Royal College of Physicians in 1850. He delivered the first baby to be born under Ether. In 1844 he opened a Dispensary for Women and Children in St John Street, Edinburgh.

1840 - Professor of Midwifery

1844 - opened Dispensary for Women and Children

1847 - Physician to Queen Victoria