Norman Bethune
#7,106
Most Influential Person Across History
Canadian physician, medical innovator and humanitarian
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Why Is Norman Bethune Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Henry Norman Bethune was a Canadian thoracic surgeon, early advocate of socialized medicine, and member of the Communist Party of Canada. Bethune came to international prominence first for his service as a frontline trauma surgeon supporting the Republican government during the Spanish Civil War, and later supporting the Chinese Communist Party's Eighth Route Army during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Bethune helped bring modern medicine to rural China, treating both sick villagers and wounded soldiers.
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What Schools Are Affiliated With Norman Bethune?
Norman Bethune is affiliated with the following schools:
- Université de Montréal
- University of Chicago
- University of Toronto
- University of California, San Francisco
- Columbia University
- McGill University
- University of British Columbia
- Dalhousie University
- University of Colorado
- University of Manitoba
- University of Washington
- University of Saskatchewan
- University of Pennsylvania
- Harvard University
