Dr Peter Hennis
(1802-1833)

Doctor - Bachelor of Medicine MBBS, physician, hero of the Exeter cholera outbreak of 1832, and duelist

Died aged 31

Dr Peter Hennis MD (1802 - 18 May 1833) was a much admired and revered physician. The hero of the Exeter cholera outbreak of 1832 was also the last known victim of duelling in Devon.

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Exeter, United Kingdom

Doctor Peter Hennis Behind this wall is the restored grave of Peter Hennis a much admired and revered physician and the hero of the Exeter cholera outbreak of 1832. He died following a duel on Haldon Racecourse in 1833.

Sidwell Street, Exeter, United Kingdom where they was buried (1833)