Person:Edward Delafield (3)

Watchers
Dr. Edward Delafield
  1. John Delafield1786 - 1853
  2. Maj. Joseph Delafield, Esq.1790 - 1875
  3. Henry Delafield1792 - 1875
  4. William Delafield1792 - 1853
  5. Dr. Edward Delafield1794 - 1875
  6. Richard Delafield1798 - 1873
  7. Rufus King Delafield1802 - 1874
Facts and Events
Name Dr. Edward Delafield
Gender Male
Birth[1] 7 May 1794 New York City, New York, United States
Death[1] 13 Feb 1875 New York City, New York, United States
Reference Number Q16065316 (Wikidata)
References
  1. 1.0 1.1 Edward Delafield, in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
    last accessed Sep 2022.

    Edward Delafield (May 7, 1794 – February 13, 1875) was an American physician, primarily known as an ophthamologist, but also for his work in obstetrics and gynaecology. He was the co-founder (with John Kearney Rodgers) of the New York Eye Infirmary and the first president of the American Ophthalmological Society. From 1858 until his death he was the president of the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. His son, Francis Delafield, also became a prominent physician.

    Edward Delafield is buried at the Delafield Family Mausoleum