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Benjamin Rush black plaque

Commemorative plaque

What is recorded here

This black commemorative plaque records: In honour of Benjamin Rush 1746-1813. Signatory, American Declaration of Independence, medical graduate of the University. Recorded plaque organisation: University of Edinburgh.

From the Open Plaques record 31370

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