GB 0114 MS0152 - Observationes Medicae

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GB 0114 MS0152

Title

Observationes Medicae

Date(s)

  • 18th century (Creation)

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1 volume

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Biographical history

Sir Richard Jebb was born in Stratford, Essex, and was baptised there in 1729. He matriculated at Oxford in 1747. He obtained his doctorate of medicine at Marischal College, Aberdeen in 1751. He was admitted a Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians in 1755. He was physician to the Westminster Hospital in 1754, and physician to St George's Hospital from 1760. He was elected as a permanent physician at St George's in 1962, and resigned his post at Westminster Hospital. He resigned from St Georges in 1768. He was elected a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in 1771, and delivered the Harveian Oration in 1774. He was a fellow of the Royal and Antiquarian societies, Physician Extraordinary to King George III, and Physician in Ordinary to the Prince of Wales. He died in 1787.

Archival history

The volume contains the name 'R Jebb' written several times. It is possible that the volume was owned or partially written by Sir Richard Jebb, an 18th century physician, and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians.
GB 0114 MS0152 18th century Collection (fonds) 1 volume Jebb , Sir , Richard , 1729-1787 , 1st Baronet , physician

Sir Richard Jebb was born in Stratford, Essex, and was baptised there in 1729. He matriculated at Oxford in 1747. He obtained his doctorate of medicine at Marischal College, Aberdeen in 1751. He was admitted a Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians in 1755. He was physician to the Westminster Hospital in 1754, and physician to St George's Hospital from 1760. He was elected as a permanent physician at St George's in 1962, and resigned his post at Westminster Hospital. He resigned from St Georges in 1768. He was elected a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in 1771, and delivered the Harveian Oration in 1774. He was a fellow of the Royal and Antiquarian societies, Physician Extraordinary to King George III, and Physician in Ordinary to the Prince of Wales. He died in 1787.

The volume contains the name 'R Jebb' written several times. It is possible that the volume was owned or partially written by Sir Richard Jebb, an 18th century physician, and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians.

The provenance of this material is not known.

Papers relating to Sir Richard Jebb, 18th century, comprising a volume of manuscript notes, in various hands, relating to various diseases and conditions. The volume has no title page, but an old catalogue at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, records it as Observationes Medicae.

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By written appointment only.

No photocopying permitted.
Latin and English

Library card catalogue.

Compiled by Anya Turner.

Source: William Munk, Roll of the Royal College of Physicians of London, Volume II, 1701-1800. pp 291-293. Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. Sep 2008 Diseases Jebb , Sir , Richard , 1729-1787 , 1st Baronet , physician Pathology

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The provenance of this material is not known.

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Scope and content

Papers relating to Sir Richard Jebb, 18th century, comprising a volume of manuscript notes, in various hands, relating to various diseases and conditions. The volume has no title page, but an old catalogue at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, records it as Observationes Medicae.

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As outlined in Scope and Content.

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By written appointment only.

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No photocopying permitted.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

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Latin and English

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Library card catalogue.

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Royal College of Surgeons of England

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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

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  • English

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