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Founding of The Lancet
- When
- 1823
- Where
- London
Thomas Wakley founded The Lancet in London in 1823, naming it after the surgical instrument lancet.
Wakley established the journal in 1823 with associates including William Cobbett, William Lawrence, James Wardrop, and a libel lawyer. He was motivated by alleged corruption in London's medical services. The journal was intended as a professional organ and an engine for social reform.
Sources
- Thomas Wakley Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-13
- The Lancet Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
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