Charles Handfield Jones facts for kids
Charles Handfield Jones (born in 1818, died in 1890) was an important English doctor. He was known for his work in understanding how the human body works, especially its tiny parts. He also studied how different diseases affect people.
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The Early Life of Charles Handfield Jones
Charles Handfield Jones was born in Liverpool, England, on October 1, 1818. His father was a Captain in the Royal Navy (R.N.). Charles went to Rugby School, a famous school where Thomas Arnold was his teacher.
After Rugby, he studied at Catharine Hall, Cambridge starting in 1837. He earned his first university degree, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), in 1840. He then continued his medical studies at St. George's Hospital in London. In 1843, he earned his Bachelor of Medicine (M.B.) degree from Cambridge. He never went on to get the higher Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree.
Becoming a Respected Doctor
In 1845, Charles Jones became a member of the College of Physicians of London. This is a very old and respected group of doctors. In 1849, he was elected as a fellow of the College, which is a high honor.
He published an important paper about the tiny structure of the liver. This research helped him become a fellow of the Royal Society in 1850. The Royal Society is a famous group that promotes science.
In 1851, he became a doctor at St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington, in London. He worked there for the rest of his life.
His Medical Contributions
Charles Jones became well-known for two main things:
- Histology: This is the study of the tiny structures of tissues and organs, which you can only see with a microscope.
- Clinical Observation: This means carefully watching and studying patients to understand their illnesses.
At the College of Physicians, he held important roles. He was a junior censor in 1863–1864 and a senior censor in 1886. A censor helped make sure doctors followed good practices. In 1888, he became a vice-president of the College.
In 1865, he gave the Lumleian lectures. These are special talks given by leading doctors about important medical topics. His lectures were about problems with the nervous system.
Charles Jones lived in London for many years. He first lived near Park Lane and later moved to Montagu Square. He passed away there on September 30, 1890, from stomach cancer.
His Published Works
Charles Handfield Jones wrote several important medical books and papers:
- In 1854, he published a book called Manual of Pathological Anatomy with Edward Henry Sieveking. This book was about how diseases change the body's structure.
- In 1864, he wrote Clinical Observations on Functional Nervous Disorders. This book shared his observations on nervous system problems that didn't have clear physical causes.
He also wrote many articles for medical journals. These included the Transactions of the Medico-Chirurgical Society of London and the Transactions of the Pathological Society.
His Family Life
In 1851, Charles Jones married Louisa Holt. They had two sons. Both of their sons followed in their father's footsteps and became doctors themselves.
