Arthur Dacres facts for kids

Arthur Dacres (born 1624, died 1678) was an English doctor and a smart person who taught at a college. For a short time, he was a special teacher of geometry at Gresham College.

The Life of Arthur Dacres

Arthur Dacres was born in a town called Cheshunt in England. He was baptized on April 18, 1624. He was the sixth son of Sir Thomas Dacres, who was a knight.

His Education and Early Career

In December 1642, Arthur Dacres started studying at Magdalene College, Cambridge, which is a famous university. He earned his first degree (B.A.) in 1645. He was then chosen to be a "fellow" of his college in July 1646. Being a fellow meant he was a senior member of the college, often involved in teaching and research.

Later, in July 1654, he earned his M.D. degree, which means he became a doctor.

Working as a Doctor

After finishing his studies, Arthur Dacres moved to London to work as a doctor. In June 1665, he became a "fellow" of the College of Physicians. This was a very important group for doctors in England.

He also worked at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, which is a well-known hospital. He became an assistant-physician there in May 1653, helping other doctors like Sir John Micklethwaite.

Teaching Geometry

In May 1664, Arthur Dacres was given a special job: he became the professor of geometry at Gresham College. This college was known for teaching different subjects to the public. However, he only held this teaching position for about ten months.

In 1672, he served as a "censor" at the College of Physicians. This role involved checking on other doctors and making sure they followed the rules. Arthur Dacres continued to work as an assistant-physician at St. Bartholomew's Hospital until he passed away in September 1678.