Ontario's Historical Plaques
at ontarioplaques.com
Learn a little Ontario history as told through its plaques
Henry Norman Bethune 1890-1939
and
Dr. Henry Norman Bethune 1890-1939
These two plaques are at the same location.
Both can be seen on this page.
Photos by Alan L Brown - Posted July, 2009
Plaque Location
The District of Muskoka
The Town of Gravenhurst
On the northwest corner of John Street North and Hughson Street
a block west of Muskoka Road North (Road 18)
Coordinates: N 44 55.228 W 79 22.564 |
Plaque Text
Born in Gravenhurst, Bethune studied medicine in Toronto. He made significant contributions to thoracic surgery in Montréal hospitals, and became a strong advocate of socialized medicine. In 1936-37, during the Spanish Civl War, he led a Canadian medical team which, while serving with the Republican forces, pioneered the use of mobile blood transfusion services. He subsequently worked as a battlefield surgeon and medical adviser with the forces of Mao Tse-tung. After his death at the war front, on November 12, 1939, he became a national hero in China.
Photos by Alan L Brown - Posted May, 2005
Photo Source - Wikipedia
Plaque Text
An internationally-famed humanitarian, surgeon and revolutionary, Bethune was born in this house. He graduated from the University of Toronto's medical school during the First World War and saw extensive service in that conflict. While at Montreal's Royal Victoria Hospital 1929-33, he gained widespread recognition as a thoracic surgeon. Increasing concern with social and political issues took him to Spain in 1936 where he organized Canadian medical aid for the Loyalist troops and set up the world's first mobile blood transfusion unit. Two years later he went to China and until his death worked tirelessly as a surgeon and medical adviser with the 8th Route National Revolutionary Army. He is buried in the Mausoleum of Martyrs, Shih Cha Chuang, China.
More
Information
More
Medicine
Here are the visitors' comments for this page.
Posted May 13, 2010
that is one beautiul house!
Posted September 11, 2009
He is a good communist. What an amazing man.
Posted December 2, 2008
wow its interesting!!
Posted October 17, 2008
Is there anyone living there now?
Posted June 3, 2008
Oh! Good job! Well done!
Here's where you can write a comment for this page.
Note: If you wish to ask me a question, please use the email link in the menu.
Note: Comments are moderated. Yours will appear on this page within 24 hours
(usually much sooner).
Note: As soon as the comment is posted, a link to it will appear on the home page in the section "Here are the 10 latest plaque pages with a new comment added by a visitor to this site."