Charles Brandon Trye facts for kids
Charles Brandon Trye (1757–1811) was an important English surgeon. He was known for his medical work and for helping to improve health in his community. He also played a role in building a special railway line to transport stone.
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The Early Life of Charles Trye
Charles Brandon Trye was born on August 21, 1757. His parents were John Trye and Mary Longford. Sadly, his parents passed away when he was still a student at Cirencester grammar school.
Becoming a Surgeon
In 1773, Charles began learning about medicine. He trained with an apothecary named Thomas Hallward in Worcester. An apothecary was like a pharmacist and doctor combined. Later, in 1778, he became a student of William Russell. Russell was a top surgeon at the Worcester Infirmary.
After his training, Charles moved to London in 1780. There, he studied with the famous surgeon John Hunter. He also worked at the Westminster Hospital. He spent about 18 months as a house surgeon. He learned a lot about anatomy, which is the study of the body's structure. He even helped another anatomist, John Sheldon, in his private school.
Returning to Gloucester
When John Sheldon became ill, Charles Trye returned to Gloucester. In 1783, he became the house apothecary at the Gloucester Infirmary. Soon after, in 1784, he was elected as a surgeon there. He held this important position until 1810.
In 1793, Charles Trye and a Reverend named Thomas Stock started a charity. It was a "lying-in charity," which helped women during childbirth. They paid for most of the charity's costs themselves for seven years.
Other Achievements and Interests
In 1797, Charles Trye inherited an estate near Cheltenham. He continued to work as a surgeon, even with the new estate. He also opened stone quarries on Leckhampton Hill. To transport the stone, he built a special branch tramway. This tramway opened on July 10, 1810. It helped move stone from the quarries closer to the River Severn at Gloucester.
Charles Trye was also a big supporter of vaccination. He worked closely with Edward Jenner, who developed the smallpox vaccine. In 1807, Charles became a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very respected group for scientists. He was also a member of the Royal Medical Society of Edinburgh.
His Final Years
Charles Trye passed away on October 7, 1811. He was buried in the churchyard at St Mary de Crypt Church in Gloucester. A memorial was placed in Gloucester Cathedral. It featured a bust of Charles Trye made by the artist Charles Rossi.
His Written Works
Charles Trye also wrote several books about medicine. These books shared his knowledge and experiences with other doctors. Some of his works include:
- Remarks on Morbid Retentions of the Urine (1774)
- An Essay on the Swelling of the Lower Extremities incident to Lying-in Women (1792)
- Illustrations of some of the Injuries to which the Lower Limbs are exposed (1802)
- Essay on some of the Stages of the Operation of cutting for Stone (1811)
His Family
In May 1792, Charles Trye married Mary Lysons. She was the sister of Samuel Lysons. Charles and Mary had ten children together. Three sons and five daughters were still alive when he passed away. His brother-in-law, Daniel Lysons, later wrote a book about Charles Trye's life.
