Robert Bayfield facts for kids
Robert Bayfield was an English doctor and writer who lived in the 1600s. He was active around the year 1668. Born in 1629, Bayfield was known for his strong opinions. He wrote about both health and religious topics. He lived in the city of Norwich.
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Robert Bayfield: A 17th-Century Doctor and Writer
Who Was Robert Bayfield?
Robert Bayfield was born in England in 1629. He became a doctor and a writer. He was very busy with his work around 1668. Bayfield lived in Norwich, a city in England. He was very interested in two main subjects. These were medicine and religion. He wrote many books about his ideas on both topics.
Bayfield's Books and Ideas
Bayfield wrote several important books during his life. These books covered different subjects.
- Enchiridion Medicum: This book was published in 1655. Its name means "Medical Handbook." It explained the causes, signs, and cures for many human diseases. It also had a part about how different medicines work.
- Exercitationes Anatomicæ: This book was about anatomy, which is the study of the body's structure. The second edition came out in 1668.
- Tῆς Ἰατρικῆς Kαρπός: This title means "The Fruit of Medicine." It was published in 1663. This book was about diseases of the head. It included over 300 interesting observations.
- Ἡ Προβολὴ τῆς Ἀληθείας: This book's title means "The Bulwark of Truth." It was published in London in 1657. It was a book written against people who did not believe in God or traditional religious ideas. A religious leader named Edmund Calamy approved its printing. This book was printed again in 1804.
- Tractatus de Tumoribus præter naturam: This book was about unusual growths or tumors. It was published in 1662. The second part of this book was dedicated to Sir Thomas Browne. He was a very famous doctor and writer of that time.
His Famous Portraits
Robert Bayfield had his portrait painted several times. A portrait of him at age 25 was made in 1654. This painting was done by William Faithorne. It was included in Bayfield's book, Enchiridion Medicum. Another portrait of Bayfield, when he was 27, was also painted by William Faithorne. This second portrait appeared in his book The Bulwark of Truth in 1657. It was also used again in his book Tractatus in 1662.
