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Sir Havelock Charles, Bt
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Sir Havelock Charles in the 1920s
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| Born | 10 March 1858 |
| Died | 27 October 1934 (aged 76) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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Indian Medical Service |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India |
Sir Richard Henry Havelock Charles, 1st Baronet, was a very important British doctor. He became a Major-General in the Indian Medical Service. He was also a special surgeon to King George V. Sir Havelock Charles was born on March 10, 1858, and passed away on October 27, 1934.
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Meet Sir Havelock Charles: A Royal Doctor
Sir Richard Henry Havelock Charles was a well-known British doctor. He achieved the rank of Major-General. He was also the personal surgeon to King George V. This was a very important role.
His Early Life and Medical Career
Charles was born in Cookstown, County Tyrone, in Ireland. He was the sixth son in his family. He was named after a famous person, Sir Henry Havelock. Charles studied at Queen's College, Cork.
In April 1882, he joined the Indian Medical Service. This was a medical branch of the British Army in India. He worked as a surgeon. In 1894, he became a Professor of Anatomy. This was at the Medical College, Calcutta. He also worked as a surgeon at the College Hospital.
On April 1, 1902, he was promoted to lieutenant-colonel. Later, he became a major-general. While working in Calcutta, he also served as a staff surgeon. This was for the Prince of Wales, who later became King George V. This happened during the Prince's visit to India.
After this important tour, Charles received special honors. In 1906, he was made a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO). He was promoted to Knight Grand Cross (GCVO) in 1912. In 1923, he was also made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India (KCSI). These were very high awards.
Serving the Royal Family
When Charles returned from India, George V became King. Charles was then appointed as the Serjeant Surgeon to King George V. He held this important position from 1910 to 1928. Later, he became an Honorary Serjeant Surgeon to the King.
On March 20, 1928, he was given another special title. He was made a Baronet. This means he received a special hereditary title. It was "of The Abbey Grange, Waltham Abbey."
His Family and Legacy
Sir Havelock Charles married Gertrude Seton Gordon. They had two children together. Their sons were Sir Allen Aitcheson Havelock Charles and Sir Noel Charles, 3rd Baronet.
Sir Havelock Charles passed away at his home in London. He is buried in Brompton Cemetery, London. His son, Captain Sir Allen Aitcheson Havelock Charles, became the 2nd Baronet. To honor his father, he created special scholarships. These were called the Richard Havelock Charles Scholarships and Medals. They were set up at Queen's University Belfast.
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Funerary monument for Sir Havelock Charles in Brompton Cemetery, London.
