Salus populi - the endeavours of Edward Dillon Mapother (1835-1908) Mary O'Doherty 10779/rcsi.10781189.v1 https://repository.rcsi.com/articles/journal_contribution/Salus_populi_-_the_endeavours_of_Edward_Dillon_Mapother_1835-1908_/10781189 <p>Edward Dillon Mapother had an impressive career as surgeon, dermatologist, author, professor and President of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and first Medical Officer of health for Dublin in 1864. Considered an authority on eczema, gout and the curative powers of spa waters, Mapother returned to the full-time practice of dermatology, moving to London in 1888. He died at his London home on the 3rd of March 1908.</p> 2019-11-22 16:13:24 Dermatology/history General Surgery/history Great Britain History 19th Century History 20th Century Ireland Public Health Administration/history Librarianship Library and Information Studies