Briggs, William (c. 1650–1704), physician and oculist, born at Norwich, was the second of the seven sons (there was one daughter) of Elizabeth Aldrige and Augustine Briggs (c.1618–1684). The family was prominent in Norwich; Augustine Briggs served as alderman and mayor, and was MP for the city on four occasions. ...
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Briggs, William (c. 1650–1704)
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William Briggs (c. 1650–1704) by John Faber junior, 1738 (after Robert White, 1697) © National Portrait Gallery, London
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Green, Frederick William Edridge- (1863–1953), physician and expert on colour perception
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Green, Frederick William Edridge- (1863–1953), physician and expert on colour perception, was born at 29 Stock Orchard Crescent, Holloway, London, on 14 December 1863, the son of Thomas Allen Green, whose family were makers of Crown Staffordshire ware, and his wife, Maria, née...
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Monteath, George Cunningham (1788–1828), physician and oculist
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Monteath, George Cunningham (1788–1828), physician and oculist, was born on 4 December 1788 at Neilston, Renfrewshire, the son of John Monteath, minister of that parish. He attended medical classes at the University of Glasgow, and graduated MA in 1805 and MD in 1808. He was a clerk at the ...
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Turberville, Daubeney (1612–1696), physician and oculist, was born in Wayford, Somerset, the son of George Turberville of Wayford and his wife, who was a member of the Daubeney family. That family was prominent in Somerset, several forebears having served as sheriff in the county. ...
