Arthur Lincoln Benedict (August 25, 1865 – January 14, 1950) was an American physician and writer.
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Born | August 25, 1865 Buffalo, New York |
Died | January 14, 1950 Buffalo, New York |
Alma mater | University of Michigan |
Occupation | Physician, writer |
Benedict was born in Buffalo, New York.[1] He graduated from the University of Michigan. He obtained his M.D. from University of Buffalo in 1888 and from the University of Pennsylvania in 1889.[2] In 1891, he received his A.M. from Ohio Wesleyan University.[2] He married Vida Grenville Meister.[1]
He was Superintendent of Ethnology for the Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo during 1900-1901.[2] He was a member of the American Medical Association. He edited the Buffalo Medical Journal from 1911-1918 and during World War I attained the rank of Major in the Medical Corps.[2]
Benedict was an amateur ethnologist whose excavations at Native American sites in western New York led to published articles.[3] Benedict amassed a large collection of artefacts such as arrow points, spear points and other tools to secure ethnology exhibits.[3] Benedict was a member of the Buffalo Historical Society for 51 years and on its Board of Managers for 6 years.[4] Benedict was a founding member of the American Gastroenterological Association.[5]
He died on January 14, 1950 from a heart attack while making a professional call.[6]
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