GB 1538 S47 - NUSSEY, John (1794-1862): certificate of appointment

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GB 1538 S47

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NUSSEY, John (1794-1862): certificate of appointment

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  • 1825 (Creation)

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1 folder

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Biographical history

John Nussey (1794-1862) was the favourite medical attendant of King George IV. In 1825 he was appointed Apothecary in Ordinary to the King, and served William IV, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in a similar position. He attended Queen Victoria in several of her confinements, including that of the future Edward VII. He was Master of the Society of Apothecaries of London from 1833-1834 and a Member of the Court of Assistants for many years. His Court dress and sword are on display in the foyer of the College.

Archival history

GB 1538 S47 1825 Collection (fonds) 1 folder George IV , 1762-1830 , King of Great Britain and Ireland

John Nussey (1794-1862) was the favourite medical attendant of King George IV. In 1825 he was appointed Apothecary in Ordinary to the King, and served William IV, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in a similar position. He attended Queen Victoria in several of her confinements, including that of the future Edward VII. He was Master of the Society of Apothecaries of London from 1833-1834 and a Member of the Court of Assistants for many years. His Court dress and sword are on display in the foyer of the College.

The Certificate of Appointment was presented to the College Archives by Mrs E Nussey, a direct descendant of John Nussey, in June 1997.

Certificate of Appointment of John Nussey as Apothecary in Ordinary to King George IV, 25 Feb 1825.

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A general index to the files listed in the catalogue of the Archives of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is maintained in the College Archives; refer to the College Archivist.

RCOG Archives holds a pair of trousers and a waistcoat belonging to John Nussey are (Ref: S49); slides of the clothes (Ref: PH14/12).

Sources: Biographical details of the individuals who have presented material to the College and/or comprise the subject of the records, have been compiled using information in administrative files and, where relevant, consulting Sir John Peel's book The Lives of the Fellows of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 1929-1969, Whitefriars Press Ltd, 1975. Compiled by Clare Cowling, Archivist, RCOG. National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997; ISAD(G), Second Edition, 2000. September 2000 George IV , 1762-1830 , King of Great Britain and Ireland Medical personnel Medical profession Medical sciences Nussey , John , 1794-1862 , apothecary Personnel Pharmacists Physicians Surgery People by occupation People

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

The Certificate of Appointment was presented to the College Archives by Mrs E Nussey, a direct descendant of John Nussey, in June 1997.

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Certificate of Appointment of John Nussey as Apothecary in Ordinary to King George IV, 25 Feb 1825.

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No further accruals are expected.

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Single item.

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Open.

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Out of copyright.

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  • English

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  • Latin

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English

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

RCOG Archives holds a pair of trousers and a waistcoat belonging to John Nussey are (Ref: S49); slides of the clothes (Ref: PH14/12).

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A general index to the files listed in the catalogue of the Archives of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is maintained in the College Archives; refer to the College Archivist.

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Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

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National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997; ISAD(G), Second Edition, 2000.

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  • English

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