Acacio Gabriel Viegas

Dr. Acacio Gabriel Viegas (1856-1933) was a medical practitioner who was credited with the discovery of the outbreak of bubonic plague in Bombay, India in 1896. His timely discovery helped saved many lives in the city and was credited with the innoculation of 18,000 residents. He was also the president of the Bombay Municipal Corporation.

Early life

Acacio Viegas was born on 1856-04-01 in Arpora, Goa. After

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1856-04-01 - Arpora - Goa

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the completion of his primary education, he joined St Xavier's High School, Bombay where he completed his matriculation in 1874 with a distinction. He then enrolled in the Grant Medical College, securing a First Class at the L.M. & S. degree examination held in 1880. Veigas then setup practice at Mandvi in the south Bombay area.

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St Xavier's High School, Bombay - 1874 - Grant Medical College - First Class - L.M. & S. - 1880 - Mandvi

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