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| It was decided to send Charles to Edinburgh to attend the medical school in order to become a doctor like his father. His brother Erasmus, who was doing his studies there too, could keep an eye on him. Besides the ambiance was less religious than in e.g. Cambridge. The medical faculty was also the second best in Europe: the best one was in Leiden (Holland). Above two photos of the building of the medical faculty. | However, the medical study failed to hold his attention and he broke down fully after attending two operations, which at that time were done without any anaesthetizing. The complete surgery had to be done very quickly, because otherwise the patient would die. He never forgot the hellish atmosphere of blood and shouting. His meek nature could not stand this kind of situations. |
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