Andrew Semple (physician)
Andrew Semple | |
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| Born | Andrew Best Semple 3 May 1912 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | 15 November 2013 (aged 101) |
| Education | Allan Glen's School |
| Alma mater | University of Glasgow (MD) |
| Known for | Public health work |
| Medical Officer of Health for Liverpool | |
| In office 1953 – 1974 | |
| Honorary Physician to Queen Elizabeth II | |
| In office 1963 – 1965 | |
| Preceded by | John Weir |
| Succeeded by | Frederick Charles Hurrell |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Naval Reserve |
| Rank | Surgeon commander |
| Unit | Second Submarine Flotilla |
| War | World War II |
Andrew Best Semple (3 May 1912 in Glasgow – 15 November 2013 in Northamptonshire) was a Scottish doctor who specialised in public health. He served as honorary physician to the Queen, and was the Medical Officer of Health for Liverpool from 1953 to 1974.