Robert Bourne (doctor) facts for kids
Robert Bourne (born 1761, died 1829) was an English doctor and a professor who taught medicine. He was an important figure in medicine during his time.
His Life Story
Robert Bourne was born in a place called Shrawley, Worcestershire, in England. He went to school in Bromsgrove.
He later studied at Worcester College, Oxford, where he became a scholar and then a Fellow. This means he was a special student and later a senior member of the college.
He earned several degrees:
- B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) in 1781
- M.A. (Master of Arts) in 1784
- M.B. (Bachelor of Medicine) in 1786
- M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) in 1787
After becoming a doctor, he started working at the Radcliffe Infirmary in Oxford in 1787.
In 1790, he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians. This is a very respected group for doctors in England. In 1794, he started teaching chemistry at Oxford University. He also gave a special speech called the Harveian Orator lecture in 1797.
Later, he became a professor of medicine. In 1803, he was the Aldrichian professor of physic. Then, in 1824, he became the Lichfield professor of clinical medicine, which means he taught students how to treat patients.
Robert Bourne passed away in Oxford on December 23, 1829. There is a special monument built for him in the chapel of his college.
What He Wrote
Robert Bourne also wrote some books and lectures. Here are some of his published works:
- 'An Introductory Lecture to a Course of Chemistry,' which he published in 1797. This was likely a talk he gave to introduce his chemistry classes.
- 'Cases of Pulmonary Consumption treated with Uva ursi,' published in 1805. This book discussed how he treated lung diseases using a plant called Uva ursi.
