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Dr. Henry Norman Bethune 1890-1939

Photo by Alan L Brown - May, 2005

Photo Source - Wikipedia

Plaque Location

In the Town of Gravenhurst in the District of Muskoka
at coordinates N 44 55.228 W 79 22.564

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.

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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!

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