William Fetherstone Montgomery
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William Fetherstone Montgomery (1797-1859) was an Irish
obstetrician credited for first describing the Glands of Montgomery
.
Montgomery was born, raised and educated in Dublin, Ireland. He attended medical school
at Trinity College, Dublin
. After graduating Montgomery was appointed professor of Midwifery at the College of Physicians
in Dublin and would later serve two terms as President of the College.
His papers and studies were focused on the breast, in particular changes to the nipple and areola.
Married, his great grandson Dr. H.L. Hardy Greer was an obstetrician at the Royal Maternity Hospital in Belfast
.
He was instrumental in establishing the chair of obstetrics at the Irish College of Physicians. He died in 1859 of angina pectoris and buried at Mount Jerome Cemetery
in Dublin.
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...
obstetrician credited for first describing the Glands of Montgomery
Glands of Montgomery
Areolar glands or Glands of Montgomery are sebaceous glands in the areola . The glands make oily secretions to keep the areola and the nipple lubricated and protected. Volatile compounds in these secretions may also serve as an olfactory stimulus for newborn appetite.The portion of the gland on...
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Montgomery was born, raised and educated in Dublin, Ireland. He attended medical school
Medical school
A medical school is a tertiary educational institution—or part of such an institution—that teaches medicine. Degree programs offered at medical schools often include Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Bachelor/Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, master's degree, or other post-secondary...
at Trinity College, Dublin
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...
. After graduating Montgomery was appointed professor of Midwifery at the College of Physicians
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland , was founded in 1654 and is a postgraduate medical organisation comprising Members and Fellows...
in Dublin and would later serve two terms as President of the College.
His papers and studies were focused on the breast, in particular changes to the nipple and areola.
Married, his great grandson Dr. H.L. Hardy Greer was an obstetrician at the Royal Maternity Hospital in Belfast
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
.
He was instrumental in establishing the chair of obstetrics at the Irish College of Physicians. He died in 1859 of angina pectoris and buried at Mount Jerome Cemetery
Mount Jerome Cemetery
Mount Jerome Cemetery is situated in Harold's Cross on the south side of Dublin, Ireland. Since its foundation in 1836, it has witnessed over 300,000 burials...
in Dublin.