Joseph Brandreth facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dr Joseph Brandreth
|
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Born | October 1745 Ormskirk, Lancashire, England
|
| Died | 10 April 1815 Liverpool, Merseyside, England
|
| Known for | His work as a physician to His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester & Elizabeth Countess of Derby |
Joseph Brandreth (1746 – 10 April 1815) was an important English doctor. He was even the personal doctor for the Duke of Gloucester, a member of the royal family.
Joseph Brandreth was born in Ormskirk, Lancashire, England, in 1746. He studied medicine and earned his M.D. degree from Edinburgh University in 1770. After that, he worked as a doctor in his hometown. Around 1776, he moved to Liverpool and took over the medical practice of Dr. Matthew Dobson.
In 1780, Dr. Brandreth joined the staff of the Liverpool Infirmary. He was the first doctor in Liverpool to understand that applying cold water could help people with fever. He wrote about this treatment in a paper. He also helped start the Dispensary in Liverpool in 1778. For 30 years, he worked hard at the Infirmary, which had 84 beds. He and other senior doctors gave their services for free.
Dr. Brandreth lived in Church Street in Liverpool for some time. He became a very successful and popular doctor. He was known for reading a lot and having an amazing memory. He believed his good memory came from relying on it instead of taking notes. He passed away in Liverpool on April 10, 1815.
Another famous doctor in Liverpool at that time was James Currie. Both Dr. Brandreth and Dr. Currie were honored with the "freedom of the borough" in 1802. This was a special award given to important citizens. Dr. Brandreth is remembered as one of Liverpool's top doctors in the late 1700s.
Dr. Brandreth's Early Life and Family
Joseph Brandreth was born in 1746 in Ormskirk, a small market town in southwest Lancashire, England. Ormskirk was located on an old main road between Liverpool and Preston.
He married Catherine Pilkington, who was born in 1751. Their marriage lasted 35 years, and they had five children together. The family lived at 3 Paradise Street and also at 44 School Lane in Liverpool.
Remembering Dr. Brandreth
A group called the Brandreth Club of Ormskirk was created to honor Joseph Brandreth. It was founded by Dr. Gerard Sanderson, who was a consultant Physician at the Ormskirk and District National Hospital. The club was named after Dr. Brandreth because he lived in Ormskirk and became a very distinguished doctor.
