Arthur St George Huggett facts for kids
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Hugo Huggett
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| Born | 23 April 1897 North Kensington, London, England
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| Died | 21 July 1968 (aged 71) |
| Education | University of London |
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| Institutions | St Mary's Hospital, London |
Arthur St George Joseph McCarthy Huggett (born April 23, 1897 – died July 21, 1968) was an important British scientist. He was a physiologist, which means he studied how the human body works. He was also a member of important science groups like the Royal Society of London.
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About Arthur Huggett
Arthur Huggett was born in North Kensington, London, England. His father, Arthur Henry Richard Huggett, taught botany at Goldsmiths College. His mother, Helen Mary McCarthy, was a Suffragette, someone who fought for women's right to vote.
Arthur was taught at home by a private teacher until he was 12. After that, he went to Wimbledon College. He then studied medicine at the University of London.
War Service
Arthur's studies were paused because of the First World War. From 1918 to 1919, he served in the Royal Army Medical Corps. He was sent to Murmansk to help British soldiers in Russia.
His Career in Science
After the war, Arthur returned to London. He earned his first degree (BSc) in 1920 and his medical degree (MB) in 1921.
From 1919, he worked at St Thomas's Hospital in London. He helped teach physiology there. In 1925, he earned his first advanced degree (PhD). He earned a second advanced degree (DSc) in 1930. After this, he became a Lecturer.
In 1935, Arthur became a full professor at St Marys Hospital Medical School. He worked there until he retired in 1964.
Important Recognitions
Arthur Huggett was recognized for his important work in science. In 1958, he became a Fellow of the Royal Society of London. This is a very respected group for scientists. In 1965, he also became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Later Life
After he retired, Arthur moved to Edinburgh, Scotland. He passed away there on July 21, 1968.
Family Life
Arthur Huggett was married three times. His first wife was Margaret Mary Head, whom he married in 1923. She passed away in 1934. In 1938, he married Esther Margaret Killick, who passed away in 1960. His last marriage was in 1962 to Helen Kemp Porter, a famous botanist.
