Robert Knox

Robert Knox was a 19th-century Scottish anatomist and surgeon known for his detailed studies of human anatomy and his support for scientific advancement. He contributed to medical education by teaching anatomy and was notable for his involvement in the anatomy of cadavers, which sometimes led to controversy over the ethics of body snatching. Knox also authored influential books on anatomy and remained a respected figure in his field until his tragic murder in 1862 by a crime syndicate, which highlighted the darker sides of medical and criminal worlds of that era.