Thomas Wakley, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Thomas Wakley

English surgeon and reformer (died 1862)

Date of Birth: 11-Jul-1795

Place of Birth: Membury, Devon, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 16-May-1862

Profession: politician, surgeon, journalist

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Thomas Wakley (11 July 1795 – 16 May 1862) was an English surgeon.
He gained fame as a social reformer who campaigned against incompetence, privilege and nepotism.
He was the founding editor of The Lancet, a radical Member of Parliament (MP) and a celebrated coroner.