Dr Andrew Fergus (1822-1887) was a scientist and physician.
Fergus was born in Newcastle-on-Tyne and became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1845. He was awarded the degree of MD by the University of Glasgow in 1866 and practiced medicine in the city.
A member of the Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow, Fergus was a respected advocate of sanitary reform.
Reference: Mitchell Library, 920.04BAI
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doctors, physicians, Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow, sanitary reform