John Menzies Campbell

John Menzies Campbell

Scottish dental historian (1887–1974)

Died aged 87United Kingdom

Biography

John Menzies Campbell FRSE FDS RCSEd, DDS (9 June 1887– 27 June 1974) was a Scottish dentist and dental historian who became a collector of dental books, paintings and dental instruments. At the time of his death he had amassed what was regarded as one of the largest collections of dental memorabilia in the world. He bequeathed his collection of pictures and instruments to the museum of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) where it formed the Menzies Campbell Dental Museum, and is now known as the Menzies Campbell Collection. His books and dental advertisements were left to the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSEng).

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Awards & honours (1)

  • Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

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John Menzies Campbell died on 1974 at the age of 87.
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John Menzies Campbell was born in Paisley.
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John Menzies Campbell is a citizen of United Kingdom.
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John Menzies Campbell is known as historian.

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