Jodocus Crull facts for kids

Jodocus Crull (1660–1713) was a smart writer from the late 1600s and early 1700s. He wrote about history, politics, and how societies work. Even though we don't know much about his life, people still read his books today. He was also a doctor and a member of the Royal Society, a famous group of scientists.

Early Life and Learning

Jodocus Crull was born in Hamburg, a city that was like its own independent country back then. His family was important in the city. He decided to study medicine at Leiden University in Holland. He earned his medical degree (M.D.) in 1679. To get his degree, he wrote a special essay about medicine and chemistry.

Life in England

After finishing his studies, Crull moved to England. He might have even gone to school there before attending Leiden University. On August 7, 1681, he received another medical degree from King's College, Cambridge at the University of Cambridge. This was special because King Charles II himself approved it.

Just a few months later, on November 23, 1681, Crull became a fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very old and respected group for scientists. Later, in 1692, he also became a licensed doctor with the Royal College of Physicians.

We don't know a lot about Crull's daily life. Some people think he mostly earned money by translating books for publishers. He might not have been very successful as a doctor. However, others believe he was a wealthy person who could follow his interests. He was known to be in touch with important thinkers like Sir Isaac Newton and Sir Hans Sloane.

What Crull Wrote

Jodocus Crull wrote many books, but he often didn't put his full name on them. He sometimes used only his initials or published them without any name.

Books He Translated

Crull translated several important books from other languages into English. These include:

• Baron von Pufendorf's Of the Nature and Qualification of Religion, in reference to civil society
• Pufendorf's An Introduction to the History of the Principal Kingdoms and States of Europe
• Gabriel Dellon's A Vovage to the East Indies, etc.
• Father J. Bouvet's The Present Condition of the Muscovite Empire,...in two letters,...with the Life of the present Emperour of China

Other Writings

He also wrote his own books, such as:

• A Compleat History of the Affairs of Spain
• Memoirs of Denmark
• The Antiquities of St. Peters, or the Abbey Church of Westminster (about Westminster Abbey)
• The History of the Jews since the Destruction of Jerusalem: being a continuation of Josephus
• The Antient and Present State of Muscovy (about Russia)

See also

• List of University of Cambridge members
• Leiden University