Hasnat Khan
Hasnat Khan
Hasnat Khan (pronounced: hʌsˈnɑːt ˈkɑːn) is a British-Pakistani heart surgeon who gained international media attention due to his romantic relationship with Diana, Princess of Wales.
Etymology
The name Hasnat is of Arabic origin and means "grace" or "benevolence". Khan is a common surname in South Asia, particularly in Pakistan and India, and is of Mongolian origin meaning "leader" or "ruler".
Biography
Hasnat Khan was born in Jhelum, a city in the Punjab province of Pakistan. He moved to London, United Kingdom to pursue his career in medicine. He is known for his work as a heart and lung surgeon at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London and later at the Harefield Hospital.
Khan's relationship with Diana, Princess of Wales, began in 1995 and ended shortly before her death in 1997. Their relationship was kept largely private and was revealed to the public after her death.
Related Terms
- Cardiothoracic surgery: The field of medicine involved in surgical treatment of diseases affecting organs inside the thorax (the chest), generally treatment of conditions of the heart and lungs.
- Diana, Princess of Wales: A member of the British royal family and the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, the heir apparent to the British throne.
- Jhelum: A city on the right bank of the Jhelum River, in the district of the same name in the north of Punjab province, Pakistan.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hasnat Khan
- Wikipedia's article - Hasnat Khan
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