Did Hooker ever serve as a surgeon?
Yes
No
Only as a hobby
In fiction only
Answer
Yes, Hooker did serve as a surgeon. His early interest in botany and his medical training led him to pursue a career in the medical field. He served as an assistant surgeon in the Royal Navy from 1805 to 1820. During this time, he gained valuable experience in surgery and botany, collecting a vast number of plant specimens from various locations around the world.
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