Alderson, Sir James (1794-1882), physician

1 letter signed and dated, written to Dr. Hooker regarding proposed medical meetings at the Royal Society. The front page of the letter has a large paragraph on the life of Sir James Alderson.

1875

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Alderson, Sir James (1794-1882), physician, born in Hull. In 1830, he became a fellow of the College of Physicians. In 1831, he helped to found the Hull and East Riding School of Medicine, where he became the first professor of medicine. In 1874, Alderson was appointed physician-extraordinary to Queen Victoria. He died in 1882. A full description of his life and work is to be found in the Dictionary of National Biography.