The bicentenary of James Young Simpson (1811–1870)

‘Young’ at heart: Remarks on James Young Simpson’s middle name

“…6 Also in 2011, Alistair McKenzie wrote that Simpson acquired the middle name 'Young' while he was a student at the University of Edinburgh: 'During this time, he acquired the middle name "Young" -he was too young for admission to pursue an MD'. 7 McKenzie did not provide any reference for this statement.…”

“…More recently, anaesthesia historians who have commented on Simpson's middle name 'Young' have not been in agreement on when the middle name was assumed by Simpson, or the likely reason(s) for the name. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] In addition, these historians have not provided any evidence to support their claims. In 1960, Armstrong Davison commented, 'the story of how and why he [Simpson] assumed his second name, "Young", indicates his forceful, tactless behaviour', but the author did not proceed to relate the 'story' in his article.…”

“…Anaesthesia historians who have commented on Simpson's middle name 'Young' have not been in agreement in explaining the possible origin(s) of the name or when Simpson might have adopted it. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] Furthermore, they have not provided any evidence to support their claims.…”

Pediatric Anesthesiology Review: Clinical Cases for Self‐Assessment

“…Dr McKenzieÕs editorial [1] acknowledges both the inspirational diversity and shortcomings of his professional life that are still relevant today. These authors presented their thorough research for this biography at a symposium at RCS Edinburgh in June: a fitting tribute to Simpson, whose central theme was the relief of pain, reflected in his motto -victo dolore.…”

James Young Simpson: Lad O Pairts

“…The year 2011 is the bicentenary of Simpson’s birth. Dr McKenzie’s editorial [1] acknowledges both the inspirational diversity and shortcomings of his professional life that are still relevant today. These authors presented their thorough research for this biography at a symposium at RCS Edinburgh in June: a fitting tribute to Simpson, whose central theme was the relief of pain, reflected in his motto ‐ victo dolore.…”