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Caleb Saleeby
English physician and writer (1878–1940) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Caleb Williams Saleeby FRSE (1878 – 9 December 1940) was an English physician, writer, and journalist known for his support of eugenics. During World War I, he was an adviser to the Minister of Food and advocated the establishment of a Ministry of Health.
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Caleb Williams Saleeby | |
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![]() Saleeby c. 1918 | |
Born | 1878 Sussex, England |
Died | (1940-12-09)9 December 1940 (aged 62) Apple Tree, Aldbury, Hertfordshire, England |
Education | Edinburgh University |
Years active | 1904–1940 |
Known for | Eugenics |
Spouse | Monica Meynell (1903–1910) |
Medical career | |
Profession | Doctor, writer, journalist |
Institutions | Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh |
Sub-specialties | Obstetrics |
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