Alexander Gordon MA, MD (20 May 1752 – 19 October 1799) was a Scottish obstetrician best known for clearly demonstrating the contagious nature of puerperal sepsis (childbirth fever). Born 20 May 1752 Milton of Drum, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; Died 19 October 1799 (aged 47) Logie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland