Assuerus Regimorter facts for kids

Assuerus Regimorter (born in 1614, died in 1650) was an English doctor. He was one of the first people to study a disease called rickets.

Life of Assuerus Regimorter

Assuerus Regimorter was born in London in December 1614. His father was Reverend Ambrose Regemorter. Assuerus was baptized at a Dutch church in London in January 1615.

Early Life and Education

He went to school with a famous teacher named Thomas Farnaby. After school, he decided to study medicine. He went to the University of Leyden in the Netherlands. He earned his medical degree (M.D.) there on February 11, 1636. For his graduation, he wrote about a type of fever called ague. On March 29, 1636, he also became a doctor at Oxford University.

Becoming a Doctor

Regimorter started his medical practice in London. He joined the Royal College of Physicians. He became a licentiate (meaning he could practice) in 1639. Later, he became a full member in 1642 and a fellow in 1643. He gave special lectures called the Gulstonian lectures in 1645. He also served as a censor in 1649, which meant he helped make sure doctors followed rules. Dr. Regimorter lived in Lime Street, London. He had many patients and was a busy doctor. He passed away on November 25, 1650. He left £20 to the College of Physicians in his will.

What Did He Study?

Assuerus Regimorter was one of three doctors who started studying rickets around 1644. Rickets is a disease that affects how bones grow.

Researching Rickets

In 1650, a very important book about rickets was published. It was called Tractatus de Rachitide. The main author was Francis Glisson. Dr. Regimorter and another doctor, George Bate, worked closely with Glisson. Their initials are at the end of the book's introduction. This shows they helped with the research.