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Elsie Inglis

1864 - 1917

Dr Elsie Maud Inglis (1864–1917), Physician and Surgeon
© the artist's estate. Image credit: National Galleries of Scotland

Dr Elsie Maud Inglis (1864–1917), Physician and Surgeon 1918

Ivan Meštrović (1883–1962)

National Galleries of Scotland

Doctor, one of the first women to study medicine at Edinburgh and Glasgow. Founder of the Scottish Women's Hospitals for Foreign Service

Who was Elsie Inglis?

A physician, surgeon, feminist, and humanitarian; Dr Elsie Inglis risked everything to save lives during the First World War. This video explores her life, and her pioneering contributions to medical education for women.

Video credit: National Galleries of Scotland

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  • Dr Elsie Maud Inglis (1864–1917), Physician and Surgeon
    Dr Elsie Maud Inglis (1864–1917), Physician and Surgeon Ivan Meštrović (1883–1962)
    National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait

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    Where are the statues of Edinburgh's famous women? 8 March 2018, Rhona Taylor

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