Professor of Surgery Appointment
Is appointed Professor of Surgery at the University of Glasgow.
Role range: 1860-1869
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Joseph Lister Biography and Timeline
Follow Joseph Lister through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Joseph Lister, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1865
First Successful Antiseptic Fracture Treatment
Successfully treats a compound fracture using carbolic acid at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
Role range: 1860-1869
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