Joseph Warner (surgeon) facts for kids
Joseph Warner (born 1717, died 1801) was an important British surgeon. He also owned a plantation in Dominica. He is famous for being the first person to successfully tie off a major blood vessel called the common carotid artery during an operation in 1775. This was a very advanced medical procedure for his time.
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A Surgeon's Life
Joseph Warner was the oldest son of Ashton Warner, who lived in Antigua. When Joseph was young, he was sent to England. He studied for about six or seven years at Westminster School.
Learning to Be a Surgeon
On December 3, 1734, Joseph Warner began a seven-year apprenticeship. He trained with Samuel Sharp, who was a surgeon at Guy's Hospital. An apprenticeship is like learning a trade directly from an expert.
After his training, Warner passed his important examination on December 1, 1741. This allowed him to join the Barber-Surgeons' Company. This company was a group that controlled surgeons and barbers in London.
Teaching and Career Steps
Around this time, Warner worked with Samuel Sharp. They taught anatomy together at Guy's Hospital. Anatomy is the study of the body's structure.
In 1745, he volunteered to help the Duke of Cumberland. He joined the Duke during the 1745 Jacobite rebellion. On February 22, 1746, Warner was chosen as a surgeon at Guy's Hospital. He worked there until June 30, 1780.
On December 6, 1750, he became a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a group that promotes science. Later, he joined the Corporation of Surgeons. He became a leader in this group, serving as its master in 1780 and 1784.
A Unique Achievement
In 1800, the Royal College of Surgeons was created. Joseph Warner became one of its very first members. He was one of only a few surgeons who had belonged to all three main English surgical groups. These were the Barber-Surgeons' Company, the Corporation of Surgeons, and the Royal College of Surgeons.
Joseph Warner passed away at his home in London on July 24, 1801. He was one of the most important surgeons in London during his time.
His Surgical Books
Joseph Warner wrote several books about surgery. These books showed the medical knowledge of his era.
Major Surgical Work
His most important book was Cases on Surgery. It also included information about using a special mushroom, called Agaric of the Oak. This mushroom was used to help stop bleeding after big operations.
The book was first published in London in 1754. It was so popular that it had several new editions. It was even translated into French in 1757. This book was a clear and broad guide to surgery.
Other Writings
He also wrote another book called A Description of the Human Eye and its adjacent parts, together with their Principal Diseases. This book focused on the eye and its common problems. It was published in London in 1773.
Family Life
Joseph Warner was married to Elizabeth Saunders. They had a son named William Warner, who lived in Dominica and passed away in 1793. Another son, Joseph Warner, who lived in St Vincent, is thought to be their second child.
Joseph also had several brothers. These included William Warner, Edward Warner, Daniel Warner, and Samuel Henry Warner.
