Frederic Edward Manby facts for kids

Frederic Edward Manby was an important person in the Victorian era. He was a skilled surgeon and also served as the Mayor of Wolverhampton. This means he was the main leader of the town for a year. He worked hard to improve life for people in Wolverhampton.

A Doctor's Life

Frederic Manby studied medicine at a famous hospital called Guy's Hospital in London. After finishing his studies, he moved to Wolverhampton to become a doctor. He first worked with another doctor, then opened his own clinic. He also became a surgeon at the Wolverhampton and Staffordshire General Hospital. This was a very important role.

Helping the Community

Manby was elected to the town council. This meant he helped make decisions for the town. He cared a lot about helping people who were struggling. He worked on several projects to make Wolverhampton a better place.

Improving Town Health

He helped improve sanitation, which means making sure the town was clean and healthy. He also supported a law called the Artisans' and Labourers' Dwellings Improvement Act. This law helped build better homes for working families. In 1884, he helped build the Borough Isolation Hospital. This hospital was important for treating people with infectious diseases and stopping them from spreading.

Becoming Mayor

Because of his hard work, Frederic Manby became the Mayor of Wolverhampton in 1888. He served in this important role for one year.

Other Important Roles

Frederic Manby also held several other important positions:

• He was a Brigade Surgeon for the Staffordshire Infantry Volunteer Brigade.
• He was a Surgeon Major for the South Staffordshire Regiment and the Army Medical Reserve.
• He worked as a Medical Officer of Health for the Cannock Rural District. This meant he helped keep people healthy in that area.

His Family Background

Frederic Manby was born on January 19, 1845, in East Rudham, Norfolk. His family had a long history of being doctors. Both his father and grandfather were physicians. Frederic and two of his younger brothers went to Epsom College. This school was started to educate the sons of doctors.

His younger brother, Alan Reeve Manby, became a special doctor to the Prince of Wales (who later became King Edward VII). His youngest brother, Edward Petronell Manby, became a highly respected Medical Officer. He worked for the Ministry of Health and knew a lot about medical care for the poor.

Frederic Manby passed away on July 1, 1891, in Guernsey. He had been recovering from the flu.

Awards and Recognition

Frederic Manby was recognized for his work with the St. John Ambulance Association. This group teaches first aid and helps people in emergencies. For his efforts, he was made an Honorary Associate of the Grand Priory.