A.D. 131-200, Roman.
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Galen of Pergamum
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First refraction hospital in the world
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Samuel Morley
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Guy's Hospital
Founded by Thomas Guy in concept in 1721 but it was not until 6 January 1725 that the first sixty patients were admitted. Aim 25 have a good summary of the history. Guy's and St Thomas' are consi...
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