SWITHEN, Grissell

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

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Grissell SWITHEN

Biography

Name Grissell SWITHEN
Gender Female
Period of medical practice 1621-1641
Other notes Accused 1631. Confessed & admonished. ?=716?

Censorial hearings

3 June 1631
Entry Dr Winston reported that S gave a drink against 'mishances' [?mischances?]. S confessed & said it was 'manus Christi XI iiii sive topps of marioram an a pennyworth of the best Treacle and plantain water'
Initiator of the complaint college member
Attitude of the accused confessed
Action taken Admonished.
Verdict guilty
Sentence Admonished