Heberden, William, 1710-1801

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English physician and classical scholar.

From the description of Letter, 1776, July 11 : Windsor. (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 35091038

Epithet: MD; of Add MS 37222

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Epithet: the younger., physician

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Heberden (Cambridge University, M.D. 1739) was one of the most eminent English physicians of the 18th century. He studied at Cambridge and a London hospital and taught medicine at the University, lecturing in materia medica. He was a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (1746), member of the Royal Society, and honorary member of the Royal Society of Medicine, Paris. He practiced for over thirty years in London and wrote careful notes on his cases, which formed the basis for his Commentaries on the History and Cure of Diseases, published posthumously by his son William Heberden the Younger. The Commentaries contain his original descriptions of angina pectoris and chicken pox; Heberden's account of angina led to its recognition as a distinct disease.

From the description of Papers of William Heberden, 1712-1786 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 281431846

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referencedIn (ff. 257). 3 Aug. 1811-16 Feb. 1820.includes:ff. 1, 130-135 John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon; Lord Chancellor: Orders of the Queen's Council signed by: 1811.ff. 1, 130-135 Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenbrough; Lord Chief Justice: Orders of the Queen's ... British Library
creatorOf Heberden, William, 1710-1801. An introduction to the study of physic, 1741. Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library
referencedIn Cambridge University Zodiac Club: Papers, Accounts and Minutes, 1725-1742 Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives
creatorOf Heberden, William, 1710-1801. Commentaries on the History and Cure of Diseases, 1818. Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library
creatorOf Heberden, William, 1710-1801. Papers of William Heberden, 1712-1786 (inclusive). Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library
creatorOf Heberden, William, 1710-1801. Of perspiration. Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library
referencedIn [Fragment of a ?petition], [ca. 1789-1790]. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn National portrait gallery of illustrious and eminent personages of the nineteenth century, extra-illustrated Houghton Library
creatorOf Heberden, William, 1710-1801. Notebook on materia medica. Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library
referencedIn Vol. VII. (ff. 216). CORRFSPONDENCE with various persons, chiefly on antiquarian subjects; 20 Feb. 174-29 Oct. 1770, and n. d. At the end (f. 210) is a letter from Elizabeth Collignon to Mrs. Astle, 10 Jan. 1786; and one from Charles Gray Round, M.P.... British Library
creatorOf Heberden, William, 1710-1801. Notebook, circa 1750. Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library
creatorOf [William Heberden, biographical materials] University of Wisconsin - Madison, General Library System
referencedIn Vol. CLXXII (ff. 277). Aug. 1810-18 Nov. 1811.includes:ff. 1, 62, 193, 237-248 Army; England: Returns, etc., of troops for the Peninsular War: 1808-1813. ff. 3-10, 154-191 f.232 Frederick Augustus, Duke of York and Albany; 2nd son of George III: Pap... British Library
referencedIn HAMILTON AND GREVILLE PAPERS. Vol. II (ff. 294). Correspondence and papers of Sir W. Hamilton, C. F. Greville and R. F. Greville with miscellaneous accompts of the first two, 4 Jan. 1790 -4 Dec. 1808. Several letters from C[harles] I[gnatius] Latrobe... British Library
referencedIn Houghton Library printed book provenance file, E-K. Houghton Library
creatorOf Heberden, William, 1710-1801. Three Lectures Containing Some Observations on the History, Nature, and Cure of Poisons, Read at the college of Physicians on the 24th, 25th, and 26th of August 1749, 1749. Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library
referencedIn Vol. CXXXII (ff. 171). 22 Apr. 1807-23 Nov. 1809.includes:f. 1 Robert Smyth: Letter to, from the 2nd Earl of Liverpool: 1809. ff. 1b, 8 b John Reeves, formerly Chief Justice of Newfoundland: Correspondence with the 2nd Earl of Liverpool: 1809-1824.... British Library
creatorOf Heberden, William, 1710-1801. Quotations, circa 1790. Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library
referencedIn Samuel Johnson letters, 1731-1784. Houghton Library
referencedIn Albert Stephens Borgman autograph collection, 1600-1950. Houghton Library
referencedIn (ff. 148). 14 Feb. 1804-18 July 1811.includes:ff. 3, 7, 15, 20, 30, 45, 66 Hon Spencer Perceval, Prime Minister: Letters to the King's physicians: 1810-1811.f. 5 George III of England: Letter to the Princess Amelia: 1810.: Draft.f. 13 Hon Spenc... British Library
referencedIn Vaughan, Benjamin, 1751-1835. Papers, 1746-1900 American Philosophical Society
creatorOf Heberden, William, 1710-1801. Letter, 1776, July 11 : Windsor. Duke University, Medical Center Library & Archives
referencedIn Letters of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., collected and edited by George Birkbeck Hill, extra-illustrated, 1413-1900 (inclusive), 1775-1839 (bulk). Houghton Library
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Death 1801-05-17

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