Per von Afzelius
1760–1843 (age 83)
Biography
Per von Afzelius (1760–1843) was a prominent Swedish surgeon whose medical practice spanned several decades of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He contributed to the advancement of surgical knowledge and practice during a formative period in medical history.
Afzelius's career represented the growing professionalization of medicine in Sweden. His long life and extensive practice left a mark on Swedish medical tradition, and he was interred in Uppsala Old Cemetery, honoring his contributions to the healing arts.