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# John Eric Erichsen

(1818–1896)   Surgeon

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John Eric Erichsen was a surgeon, best known for *The science and art of surgery*.

## Quick Facts About John Eric Erichsen

Born July 19, 1818

Died September 23, 1896

Profession Surgeon

Notable works The science and art of surgery

## About John Eric Erichsen

Sir John Eric Erichsen, 1st Baronet was a Danish-born British surgeon.

##  Quotes by John Eric Erichsen

> [There cannot always be fresh fields of conquest by the knife; there must be portions of the human frame that will ever…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-eric-erichsen/there-cannot-always-be-fresh-fields-of-conquest-by-the-knife-there/)

John Eric Erichsen

[Abdomen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/abdomen/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/23b/john-eric-erichsen-89226_abdomen_there-cannot-always-be-fresh-fields-of-c_645318.jpg)

> [The abdomen, the chest, and the brain will forever be shut from the intrusion of the wise and humane surgeon.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-eric-erichsen/the-abdomen-the-chest-and-the-brain-will-forever-be-shut-from-the/)

John Eric Erichsen

[Abdomen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/abdomen/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/670/john-eric-erichsen-89226_abdomen_the-abdomen-the-chest-and-the-brain-will_2465072.jpg)

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