Sir Edwyn Wren Hoskyns, 17th Baronet
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Sir Edwyn Wren Hoskyns is a British
paediatrician and researcher into childhood diseases, notably tuberculosis
, and from 2 June 2010 the 17th Hoskyns Baronet
of Harewood
in the County of Hereford in the Baronetage of England.
The 17th Bt carries and uses the name Wren that derives from the name of the son of the 7th Bt. who married Theodosia, the great-granddaughter of the famous English architect
and polymath
, Sir Christopher Wren
. Theodosia was her father's only child, and married Chandos Wren-Hoskyns on 20 April 1837 after Chandos Hoskyns had his name changed in the previous week by Royal Licence. They had one daughter, who died without marrying. The Hoskyns family continued to use Wren and Chandos in other branches in subsequent generations to keep the names alive.
The Harewood Park
estate was in the family until 1941, and since 2000 has been owned by the Duchy of Cornwall
. Media speculation is that the impending development of the estate is as a country residence for The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
He married Jane Sellers, daughter of John Sellers, in 1981. They have two children:
and Master of Science
degrees before graduating as a medical doctor (1980) specialising in paediatrics (1993). He is a Member (MRCP) and Fellow (FRCP) of the Royal College of Physicians
. His paediatric research has included considerable work with Tuberculosis
(Phthisiatry
). As of 2011, he was practising at Leicester
General Hospital and Leicester Royal Infirmary
.
He is regularly cited and acknowledged by other published researchers in the field of childhood diseases, notably tuberculosis.
United Kingdom
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paediatrician and researcher into childhood diseases, notably tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, MTB, or TB is a common, and in many cases lethal, infectious disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis usually attacks the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body...
, and from 2 June 2010 the 17th Hoskyns Baronet
Hoskyns Baronets
The Hoskyns Baronetcy, of Harewood in the County of Hereford, is a title in the Baronetage of England. It was created on 18 December 1676 for Bennet Hoskyns, Member of Parliament for Wendover, Hereford and Herefordshire. He was the son of the poet, lawyer and politician John Hoskins...
of Harewood
Harewood Park
Harewood Park is a rural estate of in Herefordshire, England, which has been owned by the Duchy of Cornwall since 2000. It is located roughly midway between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye.-History:...
in the County of Hereford in the Baronetage of England.
The 17th Bt carries and uses the name Wren that derives from the name of the son of the 7th Bt. who married Theodosia, the great-granddaughter of the famous English architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
and polymath
Polymath
A polymath is a person whose expertise spans a significant number of different subject areas. In less formal terms, a polymath may simply be someone who is very knowledgeable...
, Sir Christopher Wren
Christopher Wren
Sir Christopher Wren FRS is one of the most highly acclaimed English architects in history.He used to be accorded responsibility for rebuilding 51 churches in the City of London after the Great Fire in 1666, including his masterpiece, St. Paul's Cathedral, on Ludgate Hill, completed in 1710...
. Theodosia was her father's only child, and married Chandos Wren-Hoskyns on 20 April 1837 after Chandos Hoskyns had his name changed in the previous week by Royal Licence. They had one daughter, who died without marrying. The Hoskyns family continued to use Wren and Chandos in other branches in subsequent generations to keep the names alive.
The Harewood Park
Harewood Park
Harewood Park is a rural estate of in Herefordshire, England, which has been owned by the Duchy of Cornwall since 2000. It is located roughly midway between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye.-History:...
estate was in the family until 1941, and since 2000 has been owned by the Duchy of Cornwall
Duchy of Cornwall
The Duchy of Cornwall is one of two royal duchies in England, the other being the Duchy of Lancaster. The eldest son of the reigning British monarch inherits the duchy and title of Duke of Cornwall at the time of his birth, or of his parent's succession to the throne. If the monarch has no son, the...
. Media speculation is that the impending development of the estate is as a country residence for The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Family
He is the son of physician Sir Benedict Leigh Hoskyns, 16th Baronet from 1956–2010, and Ann Wilkinson.He married Jane Sellers, daughter of John Sellers, in 1981. They have two children:
- The heir is their son, Robin Chevallier Hoskyns, b. 5 July 1989.
- Lucy Mary Hoskyns, b. 1993
Education and work
He attended King's College School, Cambridge,as a chorister, and then Harwich County High School. He subsequently attended Nottingham University there graduating with Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
and Master of Science
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
degrees before graduating as a medical doctor (1980) specialising in paediatrics (1993). He is a Member (MRCP) and Fellow (FRCP) of 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...
. His paediatric research has included considerable work with Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, MTB, or TB is a common, and in many cases lethal, infectious disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis usually attacks the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body...
(Phthisiatry
Phthisiatry
Phthisiatry is the study of tuberculosis. The term is used primarily in Eastern European and Russian science.It dates back to The Canon of Medicine written by Ibn Sina in the 1020s...
). As of 2011, he was practising at Leicester
Leicester
Leicester is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England, and the county town of Leicestershire. The city lies on the River Soar and at the edge of the National Forest...
General Hospital and Leicester Royal Infirmary
Leicester Royal Infirmary
The Leicester Royal Infirmary is a large National Health Service hospital in Leicester, England. It is located to the south-west of the city centre. It has Leicester's accident and emergency department, and is part of the University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust.The hospital was originally...
.
Publications
Hoskyns' publications include:- TuberculousTuberculosisTuberculosis, MTB, or TB is a common, and in many cases lethal, infectious disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis usually attacks the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body...
meningitisMeningitisMeningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges. The inflammation may be caused by infection with viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms, and less commonly by certain drugs...
in children: problem to be addressed effectively with thorough contact tracing, Rajneesh Walia and Wren Hoskyns, European Journal of Pediatrics, Volume 159, Number 7, 535-538 (2000) - Paediatric tuberculosis, postgraduate Medical Journal, 2003;79:272-278
- Treatment failure in Tuberculosis, ERJ Express. 29 November 2006
He is regularly cited and acknowledged by other published researchers in the field of childhood diseases, notably tuberculosis.