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William Dick (6 May 1793 – 4 April 1866) was a Scottish veterinarian and founder of the Dick Vet School in Edinburgh, the first veterinary college in Scotland. [1] He is responsible for major advances in the field of veterinary science and the profession as a whole.
1793-1866. Pioneer of veterinary science and education, founder of the Royal Dick Veterinary School. The image on this page comes from Wellcome Images, a website operated by Wellcome Trust, a global charitable foundation based in the United Kingdom.
A brief history of the life of William Dick and how he established the Veterinary School.
William Dick was a pioneer of veterinary science and education, and the founder of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is one of the oldest veterinary schools in the world. Founded by William Dick in 1823, the School celebrates its bicentenary in 2023 - marking 200 years of veterinary teaching.
Jan 1, 1993 · William Dick was born on 6th May 1793 to Jean and John Dick, who had arrived in Edinburgh from the north some six years previously. It is always assumed that Dick was born in White Horse Close at the lower end of the Royal Mile that runs between the Castle and Holyrood Palace, indeed Dick said that he was born at 'the Court end of the Canongate'.
Nov 9, 2024 · 1793: William Dick was born in White House Close Edinburgh, the son of a blacksmith. 1823: William Dick opened his first veterinary School in makeshift accommodation with the financial assistance of the Directors of the Highland and Agricultural Society. 1833: Purpose made buildings were created for William Dick’s Veterinary School and Practice in Clyde Street Edinburgh.
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Jan 20, 2020 · William Dick established Scotland's first veterinary school in Edinburgh, which continues to operate today as part of the University of Edinburgh. Dick was born on White Horse Close, a picturesque alley just off the Royal Mile near Holyrood Palace.
Oct 19, 2018 · Professor William Dick (1793-1866) is best known as the founder of the world renowned Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, which has since 1951 been part of Edinburgh University. He was born on 6 May 1793 in White Horse Close at the foot of Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
