James Grieve (translator)
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James Grieve, M.D. FRS
(died 1773), was a translator, writer and physician. As translator of ‘Celsus
,’ his work helped restore a path to classical medicine.
to Empress Elizabeth. He spent several years as physician to the Kazan
,' moved to Orenburg
, and then to Saint Petersburg
, initially to the army hospital as physician to the guards regiment, and ultimately as Shtadt-fizik (City Physician). In 1751 he transferred to Moscow as Shtadt-fizik. He was created licentiate
from the Royal College of Physicians
in 1753 and selected fellow to the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
on 6 February, a position he held several years to include the assignment as physician to the Empress of Russia. He translated for publication the "History of Kamtschatka," in 1763 as his Russian service ended. This book details the overland portion of the 1733-1743 exploration into the vast eastern expanses of asia initiated under Emperor Peter I and concluded during Empress Elizabeth's reign.
. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society
2 March 1769, and became a fellow of the College of Physicians ‘speciali gratiâ’ 30 September 1771. He died 9 July 1773 at his official residence in Charterhouse Square
. He is described by Dr. Lettsom
, who was his pupil, as an amiable man and unassuming scholar.
reviewed the text portions related to surgery while on staff at Guy's Hospital
; and Stepan Krasheninnikov
's ‘History of Kamtschatka...,’ published at London 1763, Gloucester 1764, and afterwards at St. Petersburg.
Royal Society
The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge, known simply as the Royal Society, is a learned society for science, and is possibly the oldest such society in existence. Founded in November 1660, it was granted a Royal Charter by King Charles II as the "Royal Society of London"...
(died 1773), was a translator, writer and physician. As translator of ‘Celsus
Aulus Cornelius Celsus
Aulus Cornelius Celsus was a Roman encyclopedist, known for his extant medical work, De Medicina, which is believed to be the only surviving section of a much larger encyclopedia. The De Medicina is a primary source on diet, pharmacy, surgery and related fields, and it is one of the best sources...
,’ his work helped restore a path to classical medicine.
Russian Service
Grieve was authorized to practice medicine in Russia in 1734, arriving two years ahead of his contemporary James Mounsey, future archiaterArchiater
An archiater was a chief physician of a monarch, who typically retained several. At the Roman imperial court, their chief held the high rank and specific title of Comes archiatrorum.The term has also been used of chief physicians in communities...
to Empress Elizabeth. He spent several years as physician to the Kazan
Kazan
Kazan is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. With a population of 1,143,546 , it is the eighth most populous city in Russia. Kazan lies at the confluence of the Volga and Kazanka Rivers in European Russia. In April 2009, the Russian Patent Office granted Kazan the...
,' moved to Orenburg
Orenburg
Orenburg is a city on the Ural River and the administrative center of Orenburg Oblast, Russia. It lies southeast of Moscow, very close to the border with Kazakhstan. Population: 546,987 ; 549,361 ; Highest point: 154.4 m...
, and then to Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg is a city and a federal subject of Russia located on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea...
, initially to the army hospital as physician to the guards regiment, and ultimately as Shtadt-fizik (City Physician). In 1751 he transferred to Moscow as Shtadt-fizik. He was created licentiate
Licentiate
Licentiate is the title of a person who holds an academic degree called a licence. The term may derive from the Latin licentia docendi, meaning permission to teach. The term may also derive from the Latin licentia ad practicandum, which signified someone who held a certificate of competence to...
from the Royal College of Physicians
Royal College of Physicians
The Royal College of Physicians of London was founded in 1518 as the College of Physicians by royal charter of King Henry VIII in 1518 - the first medical institution in England to receive a royal charter...
in 1753 and selected fellow to the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh was established in the 17th century. While the RCPE is based in Edinburgh, it is by no means just a Scottish professional body - more than half of its 7,700 Fellows, Members, Associates and Affiliates live and practice medicine outside Scotland, in 86...
on 6 February, a position he held several years to include the assignment as physician to the Empress of Russia. He translated for publication the "History of Kamtschatka," in 1763 as his Russian service ended. This book details the overland portion of the 1733-1743 exploration into the vast eastern expanses of asia initiated under Emperor Peter I and concluded during Empress Elizabeth's reign.
Return to England
In 1764 he was appointed physician to St. Thomas's Hospital, and in the following year to the CharterhouseLondon Charterhouse
The London Charterhouse is a historic complex of buildings in Smithfield, London dating back to the 14th century. It occupies land to the north of Charterhouse Square. The Charterhouse began as a Carthusian priory, founded in 1371 and dissolved in 1537...
. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society
Royal Society
The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge, known simply as the Royal Society, is a learned society for science, and is possibly the oldest such society in existence. Founded in November 1660, it was granted a Royal Charter by King Charles II as the "Royal Society of London"...
2 March 1769, and became a fellow of the College of Physicians ‘speciali gratiâ’ 30 September 1771. He died 9 July 1773 at his official residence in Charterhouse Square
Charterhouse Square
Charterhouse Square is a historic square in Smithfield, between Charterhouse Street and Clerkenwell Road. It lies in the extreme south of the London Borough of Islington, just north of the City of London....
. He is described by Dr. Lettsom
John C. Lettsome
Dr. John Coakley Lettsome was an English physician and philanthropist born on Little Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands. He was born into one of the early Quaker settlements in the territory, and grew up to be an abolitionist...
, who was his pupil, as an amiable man and unassuming scholar.
Translations
His published translations include two works: ‘A. Cornelius Celsus of Medicine in eight books, translated, with Notes Critical and Explanatory, by James Grieve, M.D.’ A third edition of this translation, was published in 1837, ‘carefully revised with additional notes by George Futvoye’, Samuel SharpSamuel Sharp (surgeon)
Samuel Sharp FRS was an English surgeon and author, son of Henry Sharp of Jamaica.-Development:He was born about 1700. He was bound apprentice for seven years to William Cheselden, surgeon at St. Thomas's Hospital, on 2 March 1724. He paid £300. when his indentures were signed, the money being...
reviewed the text portions related to surgery while on staff at Guy's Hospital
Guy's Hospital
Guy's Hospital is a large NHS hospital in the borough of Southwark in south east London, England. It is administratively a part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. It is a large teaching hospital and is home to the King's College London School of Medicine...
; and Stepan Krasheninnikov
Stepan Krasheninnikov
Stepan Petrovich Krasheninnikov was a Russian explorer of Siberia, naturalist and geographer who gave the first full description of Kamchatka in the early 18th century. He was elected to the Russian Academy of Sciences in 1745...
's ‘History of Kamtschatka...,’ published at London 1763, Gloucester 1764, and afterwards at St. Petersburg.