dec 22, 1376 - John of Arderne
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John of Ardrene was an English surgeon who made ointments of hemlock and henbane for arrow wounds and used opium as an anaesthetic.He also performed surgery successfully to remove lumps that would occur from excessive horseback riding and treated knights for a large fee.
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Date:
dec 22, 1376
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~ 649 years ago