Alexander Tweedie

Dr Alexander Tweedie FRS (29 August 1794 – 30 May 1884) was a Scottish physician and writer.

He was born in Edinburgh on 29 August 1794, and received his early education at the Royal High School there.

On 1 August 1815 Tweedie took the degree of M.D., and in 1817 became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

In 1818 Tweedie went into practice in Edinburgh, with the intention of becoming a specialist in ophthalmic surgery; but in 1820 he moved to London, took a residence in Ely Place, and on 25 June 1822 was admitted a licentiate of the College of Physicians.

He died at his residence, Bute Lodge, Twickenham, on 30 May 1884, continuing to practise at the age of 89 years.