Henry Jellett (junior)
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Henry Jellett was an eminent Irish
Gynaecologist, and author
.
Educated at the University of Dublin
, he was later Professor
of Midwifery
there
. During World War I
he was Commandant
of the Munro Ambulance Corps in Northern Flanders
and was Mentioned in Despatches, also winning the Chevalier de l’Ordre de la Couronne de Belgique
and the Croix de Guerre, Française (with two stars). When peace returned he was consultant
at the Rotunda Hospital
, Dublin from 1910 to 1919. Later he was consultant
obstetrician to the New Zealand
Department of Health. He died on 8 June 1948
His father, also called Henry Jellett
, was Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin
from 1889 until his death in 1901.
Ireland
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Gynaecologist, and author
Author
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.
Educated at the University of Dublin
University of Dublin
The University of Dublin , corporately designated the Chancellor, Doctors and Masters of the University of Dublin , located in Dublin, Ireland, was effectively founded when in 1592 Queen Elizabeth I issued a charter for Trinity College, Dublin, as "the mother of a university" – this date making it...
, he was later Professor
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
of Midwifery
Midwifery
Midwifery is a health care profession in which providers offer care to childbearing women during pregnancy, labour and birth, and during the postpartum period. They also help care for the newborn and assist the mother with breastfeeding....
there
University of Dublin
The University of Dublin , corporately designated the Chancellor, Doctors and Masters of the University of Dublin , located in Dublin, Ireland, was effectively founded when in 1592 Queen Elizabeth I issued a charter for Trinity College, Dublin, as "the mother of a university" – this date making it...
. During World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
he was Commandant
Commandant
Commandant is a senior title often given to the officer in charge of a large training establishment or academy. This usage is common in anglophone nations...
of the Munro Ambulance Corps in Northern Flanders
Flanders
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and was Mentioned in Despatches, also winning the Chevalier de l’Ordre de la Couronne de Belgique
Order of the Crown (Belgium)
The Order of the Crown is an Order of Belgium which was created on 15 October 1897 by King Leopold II in his capacity as ruler of the Congo Free State. The order was first intended to recognize heroic deeds and distinguished service achieved from service in the Congo Free State - many of which acts...
and the Croix de Guerre, Française (with two stars). When peace returned he was consultant
Consultant (medicine)
In the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and parts of the Commonwealth, consultant is the title of a senior doctor who has completed all of his or her specialist training and been placed on the specialist register in their chosen specialty...
at the Rotunda Hospital
Rotunda Hospital
The Rotunda Hospital is one of the three main maternity hospitals in the city of Dublin, the others being the The Coombe and The National Maternity Hospital...
, Dublin from 1910 to 1919. Later he was consultant
Consultant (medicine)
In the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and parts of the Commonwealth, consultant is the title of a senior doctor who has completed all of his or her specialist training and been placed on the specialist register in their chosen specialty...
obstetrician to the New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
Department of Health. He died on 8 June 1948
His father, also called Henry Jellett
Henry Jellett (senior)
Henry Jellett was an Irish Anglican priest. He was Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin in the Church of Ireland from 1889 to 1901.Educated at Trinity College, Dublin, he was Chaplain to the Bishop of Cork and later Archdeacon of Glandore before his elevation to the Deanery...
, was Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin
Deans of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin
The Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral is the head of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, elected by the Chapter of the cathedral. The office was created in 1219 or 1220, by one of several charters granted to the cathedral by Archbishop Henry de Loundres between 1218 and 1220.For centuries, the Dean of St...
from 1889 until his death in 1901.