Alexander Haig (physician)

For the U.S. general & politician, see Alexander Haig. For the British peer, see Alexander Haig, Viscount Dawick. For the American jazz pianist, see Al Haig.

Alexander Haig
FRCP
Born19 January 1853
Rumbling Bridge, Perthshire, Scotland
Died6 April 1924(1924-04-06) (aged 71)
London, England
OccupationsPhysician, writer
Spouse
Gertrude Mary Haig
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(m. 1878)​
Children3, including Kenneth G. Haig

Alexander Haig (19 January 1853 – 6 April 1924) FRCP was a Scottish physician, dietitian and vegetarianism activist. He was best known for pioneering the uric-acid free diet.

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