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Passages from the Life of a Philosopher · Character

Dr. Fitton

English physician and geologist, a friend.

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Also known as Dr. Fitton, the late Dr. Fitton

First appearance: xiii recollections of wollaston davy and rogers

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CBCharles BabbageJHJohn HerschelJHJohn HerschelDODuke of Wellin…LFLord FlummDFDr. Fitton

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