What position did Earle hold just before becoming a knight?
St Bartholomew's assistant surgeon
Surgeon to George III
Surgeon at another hospital
None
Answer
Earle became the surgeon to King George III shortly before becoming a knight. He was the first surgeon to be knighted in the United Kingdom. Earle served as the King's surgeon for more than 30 years.
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