Revolutionary Surgeon's Secret

Revolutionary Surgeon's Secret

Renowned British military surgeon James Barry had a groundbreaking career spanning over 50 years. After Barry's death in 1865, a nurse preparing the body for burial discovered female anatomy and stretch marks from pregnancy. Barry, born Margaret Ann Bulkley, had lived as a woman throughout her career.

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