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Dr. James Barry was the first European doctor to perform a successful c-section, but his attitude made him a lot of enemies, including Florence Nightingale! When he and his friend Lord Charles Somerset were accused of a homosexual relationship, the scandal threatened to upend both their careers. But it wasn't until after his death that the biggest question rocked his legacy: was James Barry actually a woman in disguise?? The answer is more complicated than you might think!

<p>Dr. James Barry was the first European doctor to perform a successful c-section, but his attitude made him a lot of enemies, including Florence Nightingale! When he and his friend Lord Charles Somerset were accused of a homosexual relationship, the scandal threatened to upend both their careers. But it wasn't until after his death that the biggest question rocked his legacy: was James Barry actually a woman in disguise?? The answer is more complicated than you might think!</p>

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Dr. James Barry: Secret Sex 'n' C-Sections

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