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Harold Gillies

Zealand plastic surgeon

Sir Harold Delf Gillies (17 June 1882 – 10 September 1960) was the father of modern plastic surgery for the techniques he devised to repair the faces of wounded soldiers returning from World War I. He initially trained as an Otolaryngologist and subsequently developed reconstructive techniques that culminated in the advent of plastic surgery.

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New Zealand plastic surgeon

Harold Gillies's Historical Timeline

  1. Harold Gillies is born

    Harold Gillies zealand plastic surgeon, known for new zealand plastic surgeon, was born on 1882-06-17.

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When was Harold Gillies born?
Harold Gillies was born on 1882-06-17.
What is Harold Gillies known for?
New Zealand plastic surgeon
What historical events involved Harold Gillies?
Harold Gillies was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Harold Gillies is born.
When did Harold Gillies die?
Harold Gillies died on 1960-01-01.

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