Homer V. M. Miller
Homer V. M. Miller
Homer V. M. Miller (pronunciation: /ˈhoʊmər v. m. ˈmɪlər/) was a prominent American physician and politician in the 19th century.
Etymology
The name 'Homer' is of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word 'homeros', meaning 'hostage' or 'pledge'. The middle initial 'V' stands for 'Virgil', a Latin name meaning 'flourishing'. 'Miller' is a common English surname, originally denoting a person who worked in a grain mill.
Biography
Homer V. M. Miller was born in 1814 in Georgia, United States. He studied medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and later practiced in Georgia. He served as a surgeon during the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War.
In addition to his medical career, Miller was also involved in politics. He served as a United States Senator from Georgia from 1871 to 1877.
Related Terms
- Physician: A professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
- Surgeon: A physician who specializes in surgery, the branch of medicine that involves the physical manipulation of a bodily structure to diagnose, prevent, or cure an ailment.
- United States Senator: A member of the Senate, the upper chamber of the U.S. Congress. Senators are elected to serve six-year terms, and their duties include drafting and voting on federal laws for the United States.
- American Civil War: A civil war in the United States from 1861 to 1865, fought between northern states loyal to the Union and southern states that seceded to form the Confederate States of America.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Homer V. M. Miller
- Wikipedia's article - Homer V. M. Miller
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