Nathaniel Henshaw facts for kids
Nathaniel Henshaw was an English doctor who lived in the 1600s. He was also one of the first members of the important Royal Society. He is remembered for his ideas about how fresh air can help keep people healthy.
Early Life and Education
Nathaniel Henshaw was born around 1628. His older brother was Thomas Henshaw. Nathaniel decided to study medicine.
He started his medical studies in 1649 at the University of Padua in Italy. Later, in 1653, he continued his education at Leyden University. There, he earned his M.D. degree, which means Doctor of Medicine. In 1664, he also received an M.D. degree from Trinity College, Dublin.
Career and Royal Society
On May 20, 1663, Nathaniel Henshaw became a Fellow of the Royal Society. This was a big honor. The Royal Society is a famous group that supports science.
Dr. Henshaw worked as a physician, or doctor, in Dublin, Ireland. He helped many people with their health. He passed away in London in September 1673.
His Writings
Nathaniel Henshaw wrote a book called Aero-Chalinos. It was published in 1664. The book was all about the importance of "fresh air" for good health.
A second edition of his book came out in 1677. The Royal Society asked for this new edition to be printed. His brother, Thomas Henshaw, helped prepare it. The book was even reviewed in a science magazine called Philosophical Transactions.
Henshaw also wrote papers about things like saltpetre and gunpowder. Some of his ideas in these papers were strongly debated by another writer named Henry Stubbe.
