Charles Leale

1842–1932 (age 90)

Physician

Biography

Charles Leale, born in 1842, followed his calling as a physician with calm resolve during a time of national turmoil. He is remembered for his unwavering attention to patients and his medical skill, which he brought to bear across communities in need.

After decades of service, he was laid to rest in Oakland Cemetery in 1932, where visitors honor the memory of a healer whose life was marked by compassion and professional integrity.

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