Arthur Neve

Arthur Neve (1859–1919) was a British medical missionary and author, best known for his work in Kashmir, India. He was a member of the Church Mission Society and spent over 30 years in Kashmir, where he established a hospital and a medical school.

Early life and education

Arthur Neve was born in 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland. He was the son of Dr. John Neve, a well-known physician in Edinburgh. Arthur Neve received his medical education at the University of Edinburgh, where he graduated with a degree in medicine in 1882.

Career

After graduating, Neve joined the Church Mission Society and was sent to Kashmir in 1885. There, he established the Kashmir Mission Hospital, which later became the Shri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital. Neve also established a medical school in Kashmir, which was later named the Government Medical College, Srinagar.

Neve was known for his dedication to his work and his patients. He often traveled to remote areas of Kashmir to provide medical care to those who could not travel to the hospital. He also trained local people to provide basic medical care in their communities.

In addition to his medical work, Neve was also an author. He wrote several books about his experiences in Kashmir, including "A Tour in Baltistan" and "Thirty Years in Kashmir".

Death and legacy

Neve died in 1919, but his work in Kashmir continues to have a lasting impact. The hospital and medical school he established are still in operation today, and his books provide a valuable historical record of life in Kashmir during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

See also

• Medical missionary
• Church Mission Society
• Kashmir