Hunter

Who was John Hunter?

A Scottish doctor born in 1728 who collected animal specimens and worked as a surgeon in St Bartholomew’s Hospital

What were Hunter’s collection of animal parts?

Animal and human body parts and skeletons

What did Hunter encourage through anatomy?

Other doctors to study the anatomy of humans and animals to increase their understanding of how the body works, using his influence as an army surgeon who was responsible for the training of other doctors

Why was Hunter a controversial figure within society?

He was well known for paying gravediggers to dig up bodies for use in his anatomical projects - this is because surgeons were only allowed to use the bodies of criminals at the time