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lomasbello

Asking for help!!

Good morning/afternoon or evening

I was wondering if you know what does "BARBER-SURGEONS" mean? I have checked in my dictionaries and I didnt success. I think it is like a physician but on surgery. Just want to be sure.

Thanks in advance!!

Me!!

3 Apr 2011

lapaoiza

Hi! Have a look at this!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barber_surgeon

Have a nice Sunday!

Paola

3 Apr 2011

jannabanna

Barber surgeon

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Franz Anton Maulbertsch �s The Quack (c. 1785) shows barber surgeons at work.

The barber surgeon was one of the most common medical practitioners of medieval Europe - generally charged with looking after soldiers during or after a battle. In this era, surgery was not generally conducted by physicians, but by barbers.

They often took up residence in castles where they also provided medical assistance to the rich and wealthy.

3 Apr 2011