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Physicians and Irregular Medical Practitioners in London 1550-1640 Database. Originally published by Centre for Metropolitan History, London, 2004.

'BURGESS, Dr Henry', in Physicians and Irregular Medical Practitioners in London 1550-1640 Database, (London, 2004) pp. . British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/no-series/london-physicians/1550-1640/burgess-dr-henry [accessed 25 April 2024]

Dr Henry BURGESS

Biography


Name	Dr Henry BURGESS
Gender	Male
Primary occupation	non-medical clergyman (Ex-priest; MD Leyden or Montpelier (confusion))
Period of medical practice	1629-1649
Place of birth	Frenchman
Other notes	Trouble 2 Aug 1639, 20 Sep 1639. MD Leyden or Montpelier? Seemed to claim both, so College thought he was a cheat. Brought his thesis on Peter Severinus (a Dane) - but from where? (Montpelier?)

Censorial hearings


	2 Aug 1639
Entry	B appeared, described as a Frenchman & MD Leyden, 'as appeared from a diploma; but he declared that he was previously in that degree at Montpelier; by putting together these statements from him, either untruth or perjury was proved.' He asked 'with much persistence' for a licence, but Coll. wd not grant one until his qualifications were sorted out.
Attitude of the accused	asked for College membership
Action taken	Warned not to practise until had proved his Montpelier degree.
	?6 Sep 1639
Entry	Dr HB a Frenchman 'presented to ye President a tractate written in Latine' on Peter Severinus, a Dane, 'to bee licensed, but it was not allowed.'
Attitude of the accused	asked for College membership
Action taken	Not licensed.
Verdict	guilty
Sentence	To abstain