Seton Pringle
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Seton Pringle OBE
(6 July 1879 - 11 November 1955) was an eminent Irish
surgeon.
, County Monaghan
. He entered the School of Physic in Trinity College
, Dublin. He proved to be a brilliant student, winning a number of awards. He took his B.A. in 1902 and his M. B. and B. Ch. the following year. Two years later he became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
.
He was appointed in 1904 to the surgical staff of Mercer's Hospital
. During WWI, as a lieutenant in the RAMC he worked in the Red Cross hospital in Dublin Castle
, as well as other institutions.
In 1918 he joined the Royal City of Dublin Hospital
, Baggot St., where his reputation grew. Within the next few years he was appointed consultant to the Drumcondra Hospital
, Rotunda Hospital
and the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital
.
He was president of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland from 1934 to 1936.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(6 July 1879 - 11 November 1955) was an eminent Irish
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
surgeon.
Life
Pringle was born in ClonesClones
Clones is a small town in western County Monaghan, in the 'border area' of the Republic of Ireland. The area is part of the Border Region, earmarked for economic development by the Irish Government due to its currently below-average economic situation...
, County Monaghan
County Monaghan
County Monaghan is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Border Region and is also located in the province of Ulster. It is named after the town of Monaghan. Monaghan County Council is the local authority for the county...
. He entered the School of Physic in Trinity College
Trinity College, Dublin
Trinity College, Dublin , formally known as the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, was founded in 1592 by letters patent from Queen Elizabeth I as the "mother of a university", Extracts from Letters Patent of Elizabeth I, 1592: "...we...found and...
, Dublin. He proved to be a brilliant student, winning a number of awards. He took his B.A. in 1902 and his M. B. and B. Ch. the following year. Two years later he became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland , is a Dublin-based medical institution, situated on St. Stephen's Green. The college is one of the five Recognised Colleges of the National University of Ireland...
.
He was appointed in 1904 to the surgical staff of Mercer's Hospital
Mercer's Hospital
Mercer's Hospital in Dublin, Ireland is a former hospital, converted in the 1990s into a medical centre, part of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.-History:...
. During WWI, as a lieutenant in the RAMC he worked in the Red Cross hospital in Dublin Castle
Dublin Castle
Dublin Castle off Dame Street, Dublin, Ireland, was until 1922 the fortified seat of British rule in Ireland, and is now a major Irish government complex. Most of it dates from the 18th century, though a castle has stood on the site since the days of King John, the first Lord of Ireland...
, as well as other institutions.
In 1918 he joined the Royal City of Dublin Hospital
Royal City of Dublin Hospital, Baggot Street
The Royal City of Dublin Hospital on Upper Baggot Street, Dublin, Ireland, was built in 1832. Its facade is of red brick and terracotta tiles, set back from the street.-History:The hospital was built to the designs of the architect Albert E...
, Baggot St., where his reputation grew. Within the next few years he was appointed consultant to the Drumcondra Hospital
Drumcondra Hospital
Drumcondra Hospital was a voluntary hospital on Whitworth Road in Dublin, Ireland, that became part of the Rotunda Hospital in 1970.-History:...
, Rotunda Hospital
Rotunda Hospital
The Rotunda Hospital is one of the three main maternity hospitals in the city of Dublin, the others being the The Coombe and The National Maternity Hospital...
and the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital
Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital
The Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital is a teaching hospital located in Dublin, Ireland. It provides specialist care in ophthalmology and ear, nose and throat disease.-History:...
.
He was president of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland from 1934 to 1936.