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William Cockburn (physician)
William Cockburn M.D. (1669–1739) was a Scottish physician, known for his dysentery remedy and as Jonathan Swift's doctor. Life Cockburn proceeded M.A. at the University of Edinburgh. His name occurs in the register of the University of Leyden as a student of medicine on 29 May 1691, and there heard the lectures of Archibald Pitcairne, a continuing influence on his writings. On 2 April 1694 he became a licentiate of the College of Physicians of London, and about the same time was appointed physician to the Blue squadron of the fleet. Through his connection with the fleet Cockburn was able to introduce his secret remedy for dysentery, which made his fortune. One account given is that in July 1696 he was dining on board one of the ships in the company of Lord Berkeley of Stratton, when it was remarked to him that "there was nothing farther wanting but a better method of curing fluxes". Cockburn replied that he thought he could be of use. A trial was made next day on 70 patients ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portrait Of William Cockburn Wellcome M0016310
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