Norman Bethune.
Canadian physician, medical innovator and humanitarian (1890-1939)
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About Norman Bethune
Henry Norman Bethune was a Canadian thoracic surgeon, early advocate of universal health care, and member of the Communist Party of Canada. Bethune came to international prominence first for his service as a frontline trauma surgeon supporting the Republican government during the Spanish Civil War, and later supporting the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) Eighth Route Army during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Bethune helped bring modern medicine to rural China, treating both sick villagers and wounded soldiers. He died from infection during an operation, prompting Mao Zedong to dedicate a eulogy to him. He remains widely commemorated in China today.
Everything about Norman Bethune →- Occupation
- physician, teacher, surgeon, stretcher bearer
- Citizenship
- Canada
- Born
- March 4, 1890
- Died
- November 12, 1939