Inscription
Hippocrates
Presented by H.L. and M.S. Jackson
Site: UCL - Lewis's (2 memorials)
WC1, Gower Street, 136
"Lewis's" is carved up at the top of the building.
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Hippocrates
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Hippocrates
Greek physician, known as the father of medicine. Born in 460 BC on the isla...
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