Thomas Sydenham (1624–1689)
Thomas Sydenham (1624–1689)
Thomas Sydenham (1624–1689)
Thomas Sydenham (1624–1689)
Thomas Sydenham (1624–1689)
Thomas Sydenham (1624–1689)
Thomas Sydenham (1624–1689)
Thomas Sydenham (1624–1689)
Thomas Sydenham (1624–1689)

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Sydenham has been called 'the Father of English Medicine'. He was primarily a practical physician and he laid the greatest stress on clinical observation. He revolutionised the treatment of small pox and of fevers in general.

Royal College of Physicians, London

London

Title

Thomas Sydenham (1624–1689)

Date

1758

Medium

marble

Measurements

H 71.1 x W 55 x D 23 cm

Accession number

X92

Acquisition method

commissioned, 1758

Work type

Bust

Signature/marks description

signed on left of base: J. Wilton: fect.

Inscription description

front of socle: THOMAS SYDENHAM MD.

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