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Who is Sir Astley Cooper from Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers and what is their importance? Stiff:_The_Curious_Lives_of_Human_Cadavers English & Literature Sir Astley Cooper | Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers

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Answered by Jill W on 27 Dec 16:12

Sir Astley Cooper was a surgeon-anatomist, who loudly defended human dissection during the 18th century. Although, he was vocal in denouncing body snatchers, he made frequent use of their services.

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Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers