Edward Delafield, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edward Delafield

American physician

Date of Birth: 07-May-1794

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 13-Feb-1875

Profession: ophthalmologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

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