~ 1809 - 1894
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. (1809-1894) was an American physician, poet, and writer, best known for his contributions to literature and medicine. He was a prominent figure in the Cambridge, Massachusetts literary scene and gained fame for his essays, particularly those published in The Atlantic Monthly, and for his notable poem "Old Ironsides." Holmes was also a founding member of the Boston Society for Medical Improvement and served as a professor at Harvard Medical School.