George Henry Fox Explained

George Henry Fox
Birth Date:8 October 1846
Birth Place:Ballston Spa, New York, United States
Death Place:Manhattan, New York City, New York
Nationality:American
Education:University of Pennsylvania (M.D., 1869)
Occupation:Dermatologist
Years Active:1869—1937
Known For:Fox's sign

George Henry Fox (8 October 1846  - 1 August 1937) was an American dermatologist, medical school professor and Civil War veteran.

Biography

George Henry Fox was born on 8 October 1846 in Ballston Spa, New York.[1]

He received his medical degree in 1869 from the University of Pennsylvania,[2] and studied in Berlin, London, Paris and Vienna. He was professor of dermatology at the New York Medical College for Women, Starling Medical College in Columbus, Ohio, Columbia University and the New York Post-Graduate Medical School and Hospital.

He died on 1 August 1937 of a heart attack at his home, 145 East Fifty-fourth Street in Manhattan, New York City.[3] His funeral was held at Universal Chapel on May 6, 1937.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GEORGE HENRY FOX, M.D. 1846-1937 .
  2. Pusey WA. GEORGE HENRY FOX, M.D. 1846-1937. Arch Derm Syphilol. 1937;36(2):361–364. doi:10.1001/archderm.1937.01480020117021
  3. News: Dr. George H. Fox, Skin Specialist. 'Dean of Dermatologists', 90, Is Dead. Former Professor at Medical Schools. . May 7, 1937 .
  4. News: Rites For Dr. George Fox. 300 Associates and Friends at Funeral of Dermatologist . . May 4, 1937 .