Samuel Bard
American physician
Born on: April 1, 1742Died on: May 24, 1821
Aged: 79 years 53 days (949 months)
Gender: Male
Nationality: United states
Birth Sign: Aries
Samuel Bard was an American physician who founded the first medical school in New York City and the second medical school in the United States at King's College, now known as Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
He was a personal physician to George Washington and is considered the first. His description of the disease diphtheria was instrumental in formulating treatment for that condition.
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