John William Springthorpe | |
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Born |
Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England |
August 29, 1855
Died | April 22, 1933 Richmond, Victoria, Australia |
(aged 77)
Occupation | physician |
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John William Springthorpe (1855-1933) was an Australian physician. He was the first Australian graduate to become a member of the Royal College of Physicians of London.
The Springthorpe Memorial at Boroondara General Cemetery was constructed in memory of his wife Annie, who died during childbirth in 1897.