1893

William Freer Lucas

Categories: Tragedy

His obituary in the BMJ includes a poem in Latin. For more information about this hero click on the picture of his plaque.

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William Freer Lucas

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PP - 4N - Lucas

William Freer Lucas, MRCS, LLD, at Middlesex Hospital risked poison for himse...

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David Selves

For more information about this hero click on the picture of his plaque.

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