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Black and white portrait of a man with a moustache, wearing glasses, a high-collared shirt, patterned tie, and dark jacket.

Alfredo Kanthack

2 Huntingdon Road

History of 2 Huntingdon Road

This was the home of Professor Alfredo Antunes Kanthack when he died on 21/12/1898. He was professor of pathology. His widow was Lucy Kanthack.

He carried out significant research into tropical diseases including leprosy. He was buried in Histon Road cemetery.

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