Hunter McGuire
American physician, teacher, and orator / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hunter Holmes McGuire (October 11, 1835 – September 19, 1900) was an American soldier, physician, teacher, and orator. McGuire was a surgeon in the Confederate Army attached to Stonewall Jackson's command, and he continued serving with the Army of Northern Virginia after Jackson's death. He started several schools and hospitals which later became part of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. McGuire was later president of the American Medical Association. His statue sits prominently on the grounds of the Virginia State Capitol. Nearby, the McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center was named in his honor until 2023 when the Veterans Administration changed the name to Richmond VA Medical Center.[1]
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Hunter McGuire | |
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Born | (1835-10-11)October 11, 1835 |
Died | September 19, 1900(1900-09-19) (aged 64) |
Nationality | American |
Education | Winchester Medical College |
Occupation(s) | Physician, teacher, orator |
Known for | Started several schools and hospitals which later became Virginia Commonwealth University |
Relatives | Hugh Holmes McGuire (father) |
Medical career | |
Field | Surgery |
Institutions | Confederate Army |
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