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Crawford Long Scientist

Crawford Williamson Long (November 1, 1815 – June 16, 1878) was an American surgeon and pharmacist best known for his first use of inhaled diethyl ether as an anesthetic. Although his work was unknown outside a small circle of colleagues for several years, he is now recognized as the first physician to have administered ether anesthesia for surgery.The Crawford W. Long childhood home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 01, 1815
Birth place	Danielsville Georgia
Date of death	June 16, 1878
Place of death	Athens Georgia
Education	University of Pennsylvania University of Georgia
Known for	Anesthesia

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