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William Harvey
William Harvey.
After returning to England from the University of Padua in 1602, William Harvey established himself as a physician in London. His professional career included several significant appointments:1
- Royal College of Physicians: Harvey became a fellow in 1607 and was appointed the Lumleian lecturer in surgery in 1615, a position he held until 1656.1
- St. Bartholomew’s Hospital: He served as a physician there from 1609 until 1643.1
- Royal Physician: Harvey was appointed physician to King James I in 1618 and continued to serve King Charles I after his accession in 1625.2
Throughout his career, Harvey remained an active member of the Royal College of Physicians and maintained a significant private practice, tending to prominent figures such as Sir Francis Bacon.12