John Hunter : his life and labors / by C.W.G. Rohrer.

  • Rohrer, C. W. G. (Caleb Wyand Geeting), 1873-1952
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[1914]
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Credit: John Hunter : his life and labors / by C.W.G. Rohrer. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    [24] try, is full of instruction, not only to the members of our own profession, but to men in every avenue and pursuit in life. His example of industry and of steady, persistent effort in the cause of human progress reflects the highest credit upon his character, and is worthy of the imitation of every student ambitious of distinction and usefulness. Nowhere, either in ancient or modern times, can there be found a nobler pattern for the formation of a truly scientific career. Commencing life as an erratic, hesitating youth, undecided what to do, or whither to turn, without any promise or definite aim, a source of constant annoyance to his [25] family and of disappointment to his friends, he became eventually one of the most illustrious men in all Europe, leaving behind him imperishable monuments of patient research, of vast genius, and of wonderful philosophical acumen, destined to grow brighter and more stately as the ages roll on, and as men become more and more appreciative of man’s work and of man’s intellectual powers. Age. Year. Event. 43 44 45 46 48 55 57 58 59 61 64 65 1771 Married Miss Home. Published his “ Treatise on the Natural History and Diseases of the Human Teeth.” 1772 Communicated his Paper “ On the Torpedo ” to the Royal Society. Mr. (afterwards Sir Everard) Home, his wife’s brother, became his pupil. 1773 His first attack of “ Angina pectoris.” 1774 Gave his first Course of Lectures “ On the Principles of Surgery.” 1776 Appointed Surgeon Extraordinary to His Majesty. Mr. Wm. Bell became Hunter’s assistant. 1783 Purchased the lease of the house No. 29 Leicester Square, and the ground extending to and including a house in Castle Street, and began to build his Museum on the intervening space. 1785 Museum completed, and arrangement of the Prepara- tions begun. 1786 Published his “ Observations on the Animal Economy,” and his work “ On the Venereal Disease.” Made Dep. Surgeon-General to the Army. 1787 Preparations arranged in the Museum, which was opened to Visitors. 1789 Mr. Wm. Bell left Hunter for an appointment in Sumatra, where he died in 1792. 1792 The printing of the work “ On the Blood and Inflam- mation,” was commenced. Mr. Wm. Clift was arti- cled as an “apprentice” to John Hunter. 1793 Died suddenly, October 16th, at St. George’s Hospital: was buried in St. Martin’s Church. 1859 Was re-interred, March 28th, in Westminster Abbey.
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