John Farmery (physician) facts for kids
John Farmery (born around 1545 – died March 1590) was an English doctor who lived a long time ago. He became a well-known physician in London during the time of Queen Elizabeth I.
A Doctor's Life
John Farmery was born in a part of England called Lincolnshire. He started studying at King's College, Cambridge, in November 1561. He earned his first degree in 1565 and a master's degree in 1568.
At first, John Farmery practiced medicine in London without a formal license from the main medical group. However, he had powerful friends who helped him. The Royal College of Physicians (which was like the main medical association for doctors in England) gave him a license to practice on February 4, 1587. They then accepted him as a "candidate" on February 22, 1587, and finally as a "fellow" (a full member) on February 28, 1589. They also told him he needed to get a medical doctor (M.D.) degree within two years.
In September 1589, he earned his M.D. degree from Leyden University in the Netherlands. The London college had even given him letters saying how good he was. In 1589, the Royal College of Physicians asked him and other doctors to help create the recipes for syrups, special drinks, and other medicines for a book called the 'Pharmacopœia.' This book was a guide for making medicines.
John Farmery passed away in the spring of 1590. In his will, he said he lived in 'Alderbert strete' in London and wanted to be buried in his local church. He had two daughters, Mary and Elizabeth, with his wife, Anne. After John died, his wife Anne later married another doctor named Edward Lister. John Farmery was a Roman Catholic.
His Writings
People believe that John Farmery might have written a book called 'A Methode of Measuring and Surveying of Land.' This book was about how to measure and survey land. It was published by someone with the initials J. F., who was a doctor. This book was given permission to be printed in October 1589.
Another book, 'Perpetuall and kindelie pronosticacons of the change of tymes,' was also thought to be written by him. This book was about predicting changes in times and was planned to be printed in Italian, French, and English. However, it's not certain if John Farmery was truly involved with this second book.
