Olof af Acrel



Olof af Acrel (26 November 1717&mdash;28 May 1806 ), known before his ennoblement in 1780 as Olof Acrel, was a surgeon and physician of Stockholm, the oracle of his countrymen; who had perfected his knowledge by study in foreign countries, and who introduced many improvements into Swedish practice. His discourse on the Reforms necessary in Surgical Operations made a deep impression. So did his other works, On the Mode of Treating Recent Wounds; On Surgery in general; and On the Cataract of the Eye. His honors equalled his success.