Robert Liston was a Scottish surgeon who became known for his speedy surgeries. Liston performed the first amputation under anaesthetic (ether) in 1846.

1810-assistant to John Barclay;

1818-FRCS (Edinburgh);

1834 - appointed surgeon to North London (University College);

1840 - member of RCS;

1841-FRS;

1846 Board of Examiners