Mütter, Thomas D. (Thomas Dent), 1811-1859

Thomas Dent Mütter, Philadelphia, Pa., surgeon and teacher, was bornin Richmond, Va., on 9 Mar. 1811. He received an M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1831, then studied medicine in Europe. In 1841, during the reorganization of Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Mütter became professor of surgery there and held that post until ill health forced him to resign it in 1856. He died in Charleston, S.C., on 19 Mar. 1859. His teaching collection of pathological and anatomical specimens was bequeathed to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia and forms the basis of its Mütter Museum.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [Philadelphia, Pa.], to B[everley] R. Wellford, Fredericksburg, Va., 1841 June 21. (College of Physicians of Philadelphia). WorldCat record id: 122540286