John Barclay
1758–1826 (age 68)
Biography
John Barclay was a skilled surgeon whose medical practice contributed to the advancement of surgical knowledge and practice during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His work exemplified the growing professionalization of medicine during this period.
Barclay's career reflected the important role surgeons played in the medical community of his era. His dedication to his profession and his patients left a mark on the medical history of Scotland and beyond.