Philip Minis (physician)
Philip Minis | |
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| Born | January 28, 1805 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | November 27, 1855 (aged 50) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Buried | Laurel Grove Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Known for | Doctor known for killing in the Stark–Minis duel |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Augustus Livingston (1836–1855; his death) |
Philip Minis (January 28, 1805 – November 27, 1855) was a 19th-century American physician. He was an assistant surgeon in the United States Army, later promoted to major. Either side of this, he was involved in a notable duel in Savannah, Georgia, where he worked. He was found not guilty in the ensuing murder trial.