COURT, Mistress

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

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Mistress COURT

Biography

Name Mistress COURT (COORT)
Gender Female
Period of medical practice 1577-1599
Other notes Accused 1587. ?= Mrs Coort summoned 1589?

Censorial hearings

6 Oct 1587
Entry C was ordered to appear to answer the accusation of a husband and two midwives. Her appearance was postponed because she was ill.
Initiator of the complaint spouse of the patient
Second initiator of the complaint other medical practitioner
Third initiator of the complaint other medical practitioner
Action taken Postponed. See next.
Number of crimes 1
10 Nov 1587
Entry C was to be imprisoned for her practice of medicine.
Attitude of the accused absent
Action taken To be imprisoned.
Verdict guilty
Sentence To be imprisoned
Number of crimes 1
1 Dec 1587
Entry C could not be found.
Attitude of the accused absent
Action taken None possible.
5 Dec 1589
Entry C was summoned.
Attitude of the accused absent
Action taken Summoned.
Verdict case not completed