Brock Chisholm

Canadian psychiatrist (1896–1971)

Born: May 18, 1896  ·  Died: February 4, 1971

Brock Chisholm
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Overview

Born / Died

May 18, 1896 – February 4, 1971

Role

Canadian psychiatrist (1896–1971)

Career

George Brock Chisholm (18 May 1896 – 4 February 1971) was a Canadian psychiatrist, medical practitioner, World War I veteran, and the first director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Career

He was the 13th Canadian Surgeon General and the recipient of numerous accolades, including Order of Canada, Order of the British Empire, Military Cross, and the military Efficiency Decoration.

Significance

George Brock Chisholm was a Canadian psychiatrist, medical practitioner, World War I veteran, and the first director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Who was Brock Chisholm?

Brock Chisholm lived from May 18, 1896 to February 4, 1971. He was the 13th Canadian Surgeon General and the recipient of numerous accolades, including Order of Canada, Order of the British Empire, Military Cross, and the military Efficiency Decoration.

Chisholm as a captain in the Canadian Expeditionary Force at the end of World War I.
Chisholm as a captain in the Canadian Expeditionary Force at the end of World War I.
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Historical significance

George Brock Chisholm (18 May 1896 – 4 February 1971) was a Canadian psychiatrist, medical practitioner, World War I veteran, and the first director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO).

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