Arthur Osman Farquhar Stuart
Sierra Leonean doctor (1927–2002)
Arthur Osman Stuart | |
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 Arthur O. Stuart | |
| Born | Arthur Osman Stuart (1927-12-28)28 December 1927 Freetown, Sierra Leone |
| Died | 20 January 2002(2002-01-20) (aged 74) Freetown, Sierra Leone |
| Occupation | Medical doctor, physician |
| Nationality | British Subject, Sierra Leonean |
| Education | University of Liverpool |
| Relatives | William Farquhar Conton (first cousin), Yema Lucilda Hunter (niece) |
Arthur Osman Farquhar Stuart (1927–2002) was a Sierra Leonean medical doctor who was popularly referred to as the 'People's Doctor.'
Early life
Arthur Stuart was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Sierra Leonean parents, Arthur MacCarthy Stuart, a civil servant of Bahamian descent and Amy Hilda Stuart, née Farquhar of Barbadian descent.
Education
Stuart was educated at secondary schools and subsequently studied medicine at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.
Career
Stuart was the first Sierra Leonean medical doctor to work at Hill Station, Sierra Leone and was subsequently a consultant physician at Connaught Hospital.
Death
Stuart died following a stroke in 2002.
References
- Fay, Hugh T; Amara, E Luke I B (6 July 2002). "Arthur Osman Farquhar Stuart". BMJ. 325 (7354): 47. doi:10.1136/bmj.325.7354.47. PMC 1123561. S2CID 73381430.
