Background
BRERETON, William Westropp was born in 1845. Son of late William Westropp Brereton, Queen's Counsel, of Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin.
BRERETON, William Westropp was born in 1845. Son of late William Westropp Brereton, Queen's Counsel, of Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin.
Studied at Trinity College and College of Surgeons.
Pupil of John Morgan, Professor of Anatomy, College of Surgeons. Qualified, 1865; Demonstrator of Anatomy, 1866, under Professor Clelland in Galway. Medical Officer, Oughterard Union, 1868-1888.
Professor of Surgery, Queen's College, Galway, since 18S8.
Member of staff, Galway Hospital. M.R.C.P.I., M.R.C.S.I.
Spouse 1871, Helen, y.daughter of J. Doig, Oughterard House, Surgeon, Honourable East India Company.