James Barr (physician) facts for kids
Sir James Barr (born September 25, 1849 – died November 16, 1938) was a doctor from Ulster, a region in Ireland. He became the President of the British Medical Association, which is a very important group for doctors in Britain. He was well-known for his work helping prisoners with their health.
Early Life and Education
James Barr was born in a place called Cumber in County Tyrone, Ireland. His father, Samuel Barr, was a local official. James went to school in Derry.
Later, he moved to Scotland to study medicine at Glasgow University. He finished his studies and became a doctor in 1873.
After university, he worked as a doctor in hospitals in Glasgow and then in Liverpool. He decided to live in a part of Liverpool called Everton.
Work as a Doctor
Sir James Barr worked as a Medical Officer at Kirkdale Gaol, which was a prison in Liverpool. He became very interested in making sure prisoners received good medical care. Because of his skills, the British Government sent him to Ireland in 1885 to help with medical checks for prisoners during a time of trouble.
He was honored for his work and became a knight in 1905, which means he was given the title "Sir." He also received another important award called a CBE in 1920.
In 1907, he gave a special talk called the Bradshaw Lecture. In 1912, he was chosen to be the President of the British Medical Association, which was a big achievement for him.
Sir James retired in 1926 and moved to London. He passed away in 1938 in a place called Putney Heath.
Family Life
Sir James Barr married Isabelle Woolley in 1882. They had two children: a son named Samuel Tudor Barr and a daughter.
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