John F. Nunn Explained

John Francis Nunn (7 November 1925^[1] – 9 May 2022) was a British physician who was the dean of the Faculty of Anaesthetists, Royal College of Surgeons from 1979–82.^[2]

Nunn was born in Colwyn Bay, Denbighshire, Wales,^[3] the son of Francis Nunn. He married Sheila Ernestine Doubleday in 1949.^[4]

He died in 2022.^[5]

Selected publications

• Applied Respiratory Physiology: With Special Reference to Anaesthesia. Butterworths, London, c. 1969.
• Ancient Egyptian Medicine. British Museum Press, London, c. 1996.^[6]
• The Tale of Peter Rabbit: Hieroglyph Edition. British Museum Press, London, 2005.

Notes and References

1. Nunn, John Francis, (born 7 Nov. 1925), Head of Division of Anaesthesia, Medical Research Council Clinical Research Centre, 1968–91 . Who's Who . 1 December 2007 . 10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.u29772 . 6 July 2018 . Oxford University Press . en.
2. https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/about-the-college/past-deans-and-presidents Past Deans and Presidents.
3. New York State, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1917-1967
4. News: Marriages . . 1 . 7 October 1949.
5. News: Obituary - Dr John Francis Nunn The Royal College of Anaesthetists . 8 April 2024 . Royal College of Anaesthetists . en.
6. 10.1086/384532. Ancient Egyptian Medicine. John F. Nunn. Isis. 90. 4. 800. 1999. Risse. Guenter B..