Lauder Brunton
1844–1916 (age 72)
Biography
Physician Lauder Brunton made pioneering contributions to cardiovascular medicine, introducing the therapeutic use of nitroglycerin for angina and improving the understanding of how chemical agents could be employed to relieve pain and save lives.
He shared his expertise in hospitals and at medical lectures, mentoring others in the compassionate practice of medicine, and the proximity of his resting place in Highgate Cemetery reflects the esteem in which he was held.