Edward Marks
Edward Oswald Marks (28 October 1882 – 22 September 1971), was an Australian ophthalmologist. He studied first as a geologist, and then began a second career as an ophthalmologist. His work on preventing trachoma in children was significant in reducing eye disease in remote communities.
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Lt Edward (Ted) Oswald Marks during World War I. Photo used with the permission of John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland, Marks Family Collection, Acc: 27331, item 3000. | |
| Born | 28 October 1882 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 22 September 1971 (aged 88) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | The Southport School, Brisbane Grammar School, Trinity College, Dublin |
| Spouse | Nesta Drury |
| Children | Elizabeth Nesta (Pat) Marks |
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| Fields | Geologist, ophthalmologist |
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