Edward Hare

Edward Hare
Born27 December 1812
Stanhoe, Norfolk, England
Died13 February 1897(1897-02-13) (aged 84)
Bath, Somerset, England
OccupationsSurgeon, writer

Edward Hare (27 December 1812 – 13 February 1897) was an English surgeon and writer. He served as Director-General of Hospitals in Bengal, India. Hare is best known for his medical work in using quinine for treatment of malaria fevers. He was also a vegetarianism activist.

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