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John Lumsden Propert
John Lumsden Propert (9 April 1834 – 7 March 1902) was an English physician and art critic. Biography Propert was born on 9 April 1834. He was the son of John Propert (1792–1867), surgeon, by his wife Juliana Ross. His father founded in 1855 the Royal Medical Benevolent College, Epsom, of which he was long treasurer. Propert was educated at Marlborough College (Aug. 1843–Dec. 1847), and at King's College Hospital. He obtained the diploma of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the licence of the Society of Apothecaries in 1855, and in 1857 he graduated M.B. with honours in medicine at the University of London. He then joined his father in general practice in New Cavendish Street, London, and became highly successful. Propert was widely known in artistic circles as a good etcher and a connoisseur of art. His house, 112 Gloucester Place, Portman Square, was filled with beautiful specimens of Wedgwood, bronzes, and jewelled work. He was credited with being one of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Propert
John Propert DL (19 July 1793 – 9 September 1867) was a Welsh physician who made a successful career in Westminster and is chiefly remembered for founding the Medical Benevolent College at Epsom, Surrey, now called Epsom College. He was also a trustee of the Medical Protection Society, Chairman of the Carmarthen and Cardigan Railway Company, and High Sheriff of his home county, Cardiganshire. Early life Born in 1793 in Blaenpistyll, Blaenannerch, Cardiganshire, Propert was the only son of Thomas Propert and his wife Jane. After an early education at Cardigan Grammar School, in 1808, at the age of fifteen, he joined the Cardiganshire militia. In 1809 he carried the regimental colours at a parade for the Golden Jubilee of George III. With no resources to buy a commission, he left to become a surgeon's assistant in Cardigan, learning the work of an apothecary, dispensing medicines.Moelwyn Idwal WilliamsPROPERT, JOHN (1793–1867), physician, founder of the Medical Benevolent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Medical Benevolent College, Epsom
Epsom College is a co-educational independent school on Epsom Downs, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 11 to 18. It was founded in 1853 as a benevolent institution which provided a boarding school education for sons of poor or deceased members of the medical profession and also accommodation for pensioned doctors. The college soon after foundation opened to pupils from outside the medical profession. Over time the charitable work for medical professionals in hardship moved to a separate charity. By 1996 the school was fully co-educational and now takes day pupils throughout. The headteacher is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference. Foundation The school was founded in 1853 by John Propert as the Royal Medical Benevolent College, with the aim to provide accommodation for pensioned medical doctors or their widows and to provide a "liberal education" to 100sons of "duly qualified medical men" for £25 each year. The establishment of the college was the cul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
