Alexander Wood (surgeon)
Alexander Wood (14 June 1725 – 12 May 1807) was a Scottish surgeon, who was active in the convivial clubs which flourished in Enlightenment Edinburgh and was the founder of two of these. Owing to his lean, lanky physique he was better known to his contemporaries and to posterity as "Lang Sandy" Wood. His treatment of and friendship with the poet Robert Burns contributed to the local celebrity status which he attained.
Alexander Wood | |
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| Born | 14 June 1725 Restalrig, Scotland |
| Died | 12 May 1807 (aged 81) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Education | University of Edinburgh |
| Occupation | surgeon |
| Known for | Friendship with Robert Burns First man in Edinburgh to use an umbrella Excentricities including owning a raven and a sheep as pets |
| Medical career | |
| Sub-specialties | surgery |
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