Rodney Sweetnam
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Sir David Rodney Sweetnam
Early life
Sweetnam was born on 5 February 1927, in Wimbledon, south London, to Irene (née Black), a former medical student, and William Sweetnam, a GP.[1] He was educated at Clayesmore School.[1]
Career
From 1950 to 1952 he undertook
From 1974 to 1992 he was consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the Middlesex Hospital and at University College Hospital, becoming emeritus upon retirement.[2]
He was also a consultant adviser in orthopaedic surgery to the United Kingdom's
He was orthopaedic surgeon to Elizabeth II (1982–92) and president of the Royal College of Surgeons (1995–98).[1][3] He was also president of the British Orthopaedic Association (1985); and a Fellow of University College London.[2]
He was made a
He died on 17 May 2013.[1]
References
- ^ Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
- ^ Wikidata Q29581747.
- S2CID 220206124.
- ^ "No. 51981". The London Gazette (Supplement). 29 December 1989. pp. 1–28.
- ^ "No. 52767". The London Gazette (Supplement). 30 December 1991. pp. 1–27.
External links
- Rodney Sweetnam on the History of Modern Biomedicine Research Group website
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