Sir George Burrows, 1st Baronet facts for kids
Sir George Burrows, a respected English doctor, was born on November 28, 1801, and passed away on December 12, 1887. He became a very important figure in medicine, even serving as the President of the Royal College of Physicians, a famous organization for doctors in the United Kingdom.
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Early Life and Education
George Burrows was born in London. His father, George Man Burrows, was also a doctor. George went to school in Ealing, a town near London.
After school, he began his medical studies at St Bartholomew's Hospital. This is a very old and well-known hospital in London. In 1820, he went to Caius College, Cambridge University. He worked hard and became a fellow of his college in 1825 after getting his first degree. A year later, he earned his M.B. degree, which is a medical degree, and continued his medical training at St. Bartholomew's.
A Busy Medical Career
Sir George Burrows had a very active career in medicine. Here are some of the important roles he held:
- In 1832, he started teaching about medical law at St. Bartholomew's Hospital.
- By 1834, he became an assistant doctor at the hospital.
- In 1836, he began teaching medicine there.
- He became a full doctor at St. Bartholomew's in 1841 and taught medicine by himself for 22 years.
- He also worked as a doctor at Christ's Hospital, a famous school.
His skills were recognized even by the Queen! He was made a special doctor to the Queen in 1870 and then her main doctor three years later.
Leadership in Medicine
Sir George Burrows was a leader among doctors.
- In 1832, he became a member of the Royal College of Physicians. This is a group that sets high standards for doctors.
- He gave several important lectures at the college, including the Goulstonian Lectures in 1834, the Croonian Lecture in 1835–36, and the Lumleian Lectures in 1843–44. These lectures are a great honor for doctors.
- He was chosen to be the President of the Royal College of Physicians from 1871 to 1876. This was a very important job!
- He also served as the President of the British Medical Association in 1862.
- In 1873, he was invited to become a member of the American Philosophical Society, a group that promotes knowledge and research.
He also wrote a book called The Disorders of the Cerebral Circulation in 1846. This book was about problems with blood flow in the brain.
Becoming a Baronet
Because of his important work and contributions, Sir George Burrows was given a special honor on March 19, 1874. He was made a baronet. This means he was given the title "Sir" and his family could pass on this title. His full title was "Baronet, of Cavendish Square, in the County of Middlesex, and of Springfield, in the Isle of Wight".
Family Life and Later Years
In 1834, George Burrows married Elinor Abernethy. They had eight children together. Sadly, five of their children passed away before him.
Sir George Burrows died in 1887 at his home in Cavendish Square, London. He was buried in Highgate Cemetery, a famous cemetery in London. His son, Frederick Abernethy Burrows, inherited his title.
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Grave of Sir George Burrows in Highgate Cemetery (west side)
