George Henry Fox | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 8, 1846 |
| Died | August 1, 1937 (aged 90) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania (M.D., 1869) |
| Occupation | Dermatologist |
| Years active | 1869—1937 |
| Known for | Fox's sign |
George Henry Fox (8 October 1846 – 1 August 1937) was an American dermatologist, medical school professor and Civil War veteran.[1]
Biography
George Henry Fox was born on 8 October 1846 in Ballston Spa, New York.[1][2]
He received his medical degree in 1869 from the University of Pennsylvania,[3] and studied in Berlin, London, Paris and Vienna. He was professor of dermatology at the New York Medical College for Women, Starling Medical College in Columbus, Ohio, Columbia University and the New York Post-Graduate Medical School and Hospital.
He died on 1 August 1937 of a heart attack at his home, 145 East Fifty-fourth Street in Manhattan, New York City.[1] His funeral was held at Universal Chapel on May 6, 1937.[4]
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References
- 1 2 3 "Dr. George H. Fox, Skin Specialist. 'Dean of Dermatologists', 90, Is Dead. Former Professor at Medical Schools". New York Times. May 7, 1937.
- ↑ "GEORGE HENRY FOX, M.D. 1846-1937".
- ↑ Pusey WA. GEORGE HENRY FOX, M.D. 1846-1937. Arch Derm Syphilol. 1937;36(2):361–364. doi:10.1001/archderm.1937.01480020117021
- ↑ "Rites For Dr. George Fox. 300 Associates and Friends at Funeral of Dermatologist". New York Times. May 4, 1937.
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