Edward Hannes facts for kids

Sir Edward Hannes (died 1710) was an English doctor. He was a very important physician who worked for Queen Anne. He also helped improve famous schools like Oxford University and Westminster School.

A Doctor's Journey

Early Life and Education

Edward Hannes was born in Devizes, a town in Wiltshire, England. His father was also named Edward Hannes. In 1678, when he was young, Edward Hannes went to Westminster School. This was a very famous school. After that, in 1682, he became a student at Christ Church, Oxford, which is part of Oxford University. He studied hard there. He earned his first university degree, a B.A., in 1686. Then, he got his M.A. degree in 1689.

Becoming a Physician

In 1690, Edward Hannes took over from Robert Plot as the chemistry teacher at Oxford. He continued his medical studies. He earned his medical degrees, an M.B. in 1691 and an M.D. in 1695. In June 1702, he became a physician to Queen Anne. This was a very important job. For his work, he was made a knight at Windsor Castle on July 29, 1705. This meant he was called "Sir Edward Hannes."

Later Life and Legacy

Sir Edward Hannes passed away on July 22, 1710. He was buried next to his wife in Shillingford, Berkshire. In his will, he left money to help finish a building at Christ Church, Oxford. This building was called Peckwater Quadrangle. He also gave money to build a new dormitory (a sleeping area) at Westminster School. This shows he cared about education.

His Writings and Work

Contributions to Literature

Sir Edward Hannes wrote for collections of poems at Oxford University. He wrote poems about the death of King Charles II in 1685. He also wrote about King William III's return from Ireland in 1690. These poems were later printed in a book called Musarum Anglicanarum Analecta. In 1688, he helped another writer, William King. They worked on a book called Reflections on Mr. Varillas his history of Heresy. A famous writer named Joseph Addison even wrote a Latin poem to Sir Edward Hannes.

Medical Accounts

Sir Edward Hannes was present when William, Duke of Gloucester died on July 30, 1700. The Duke was Queen Anne's son. Hannes published a report about the Duke's death. Because of this report, a funny poem was written about him in 1700. It was called Doctor Hannes dissected in a familiar epistle by way of Nosce Teipsum.

Family Life

Sir Edward Hannes married Anne Packer. She was the daughter of Temperance Packer, a widow from Donnington Castle, Berkshire. They were married around September 1698. They had one child, a daughter named Temperance.