About Alexander Russell Simpson

Sir Alexander Russell Simpson FRCPE FRSE LLD was a Scottish physician and Professor of Midwifery at the University of Edinburgh. He invented the axis-traction forceps also known as obstetrics forceps which assisted in childbirth and reducing pain.

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Alexander Russell Simpson

Scottish physician

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About Alexander Russell Simpson

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Occupation: gynecologist, obstetrician, physician, educator
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Born: 1835
Died: 1916

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