Prout, William (1785-1850)

Miscellaneous manuscripts.

1809-c.1840

9 volumes

Presented 1968.

The author obtained his M.D. at Edinburgh University in 1811, and then began practice in London. He was a pioneer in physiological and organic chemistry, and lectured at his residence to a small but distinguished audience including Sir Astley Paston Cooper. (See MS.4016.) He was elected F.R.S. in 1819, and F.R.C.P. in 1829. For further details see the Dictionary of National Biography.

Database description transcribed from S.A.J. Moorat, Catalogue of Western Manuscripts on Medicine and Science in the Wellcome Historical Medical Library (London: Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine, 1962-1973).