Richard Caldwell Explained

Richard Caldwell or Caldwall M.D., FRCP (1505?–1584) was an English physician, known for his part in founding the Lumleian Lectures, an annual series of anatomical demonstrations, delivered by the College of Physicians.

Works

One of Caldwell's works was published, after his death. It was a translation of some Tables of Surgerie, from a Latin work by Horatius Morus of Florence, based on the writings of Jean Tagault.[1] The book had both English and Latin text. Edward Caldwell, son or nephew, presented 500 copies to the College of Physicians.[2]

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Attribution

Notes and References

  1. Caldwall, Richard. 8.
  2. Book: Andrew Wear. Knowledge and Practice in English Medicine, 1550-1680. 7 August 2013. 16 November 2000. Cambridge University Press. 978-0-521-55827-3. 231.