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

'GEMINUS, Thomas', 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/geminus-thomas [accessed 11 April 2024]

Thomas GEMINUS

Biography


Name	Thomas GEMINUS (GEMINOUS, GEMYNOUS, GEMYNUS)
Gender	Male
Primary occupation	medical surgeon (Surgeon. Printer & engraver (publisher))
Period of medical practice	1545-1570
Place of birth	Fleming from Lys-les-Lannoy nr Lille
Date of birth	c. 1500
Date of death	c. 1570
Address	Blackfriars c. 1554
Other notes	Punished 1555. Printing work in lieu of fine 1556.

Known London address


	Blackfriars
Parish	St Anne Blackfriars
Ward	Faringdon Within
Date	c1554

Censorial hearings


	1555-6
Entry	'There were examined and punished ... Thomas Geminus, a Fleming'.
Action taken	Examined and punished (examinatus et castigatus).
Verdict	guilty
Sentence	Fined
	20 Sep 1556
Entry	College wrote 'a circular letter ... to all Justices, Maiors, Sherifes, Baylifes, Constables, and other ministers and officers', defending the rights of the College and asking for co-operation. 'We saw to it that the printing was carried out by Thomas Gemin on account of a fine which otherwise he would have to pay with borrowed money.'
Action taken	Service to the College accepted in lieu of fine.