Sir Henry Marsh, 1st Baronet
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Sir Henry Marsh, 1st Baronet (1790 - December 1, 1860) was an Irish physician and surgeon.
He was born in Loughrea
, County Galway
in Ireland
. He was one of the medical doctors associated with Basedow's syndrome, which is also known as Marsh's disease and currently as Graves' disease
.
, before acquiring a career in surgery
. After accidentally losing his right forefinger, injured during an operational procedure he was performing, he left his career in surgery. He was apprenticed to Sir Philip Crampton
and received his doctorate in medicine in Dublin in 1818. After some time in Paris he returned to Dublin and in 1820 was appointed physician at Dr Steevens' Hospital
.
He established the Park Street Medical School in Dublin in 1822, with the cooperation of his colleagues, namely: Robert James Graves
, James William Cusack, Samuel Wilmot, and Arthur Jacob
, among others. He taught pathology at this school until 1827.
In 1827, he taught surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland. He later became a medical doctor for Queen Victoria
. In 1839, he was created a Baronet. In 1840, he became president of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
.
He died suddenly at his residence in Merrion Square, Dublin, and was buried in Mount Jerome Cemetery
.
He was born in Loughrea
Loughrea
Loughrea is a town in County Galway, Ireland. The town lies north of a range of wooded hills, the Slieve Aughty Mountains.The town expanded in recent years as it increasingly becomes a commuter town for the city of Galway.- Name :...
, County Galway
County Galway
County Galway is a county in Ireland. It is located in the West Region and is also part of the province of Connacht. It is named after the city of Galway. Galway County Council is the local authority for the county. There are several strongly Irish-speaking areas in the west of the county...
in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. He was one of the medical doctors associated with Basedow's syndrome, which is also known as Marsh's disease and currently as Graves' disease
Graves' disease
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease where the thyroid is overactive, producing an excessive amount of thyroid hormones...
.
Biography
Marsh originally wanted to engage in farming or in becoming a part of the clergyClergy
Clergy is the generic term used to describe the formal religious leadership within a given religion. A clergyman, churchman or cleric is a member of the clergy, especially one who is a priest, preacher, pastor, or other religious professional....
, before acquiring a career in surgery
Surgery
Surgery is an ancient medical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques on a patient to investigate and/or treat a pathological condition such as disease or injury, or to help improve bodily function or appearance.An act of performing surgery may be called a surgical...
. After accidentally losing his right forefinger, injured during an operational procedure he was performing, he left his career in surgery. He was apprenticed to Sir Philip Crampton
Sir Philip Crampton
Sir Philip Crampton, 1st Baronet, FRS was an eminent Irish surgeon and anatomist.-Life:Crampton was born in Dublin, Ireland, the son of a dentist. He was a childhood friend of Theobald Wolfe Tone, the United Irishman, and a cousin, on his mother's side, of Thomas Verner, Grand Master of the Orange...
and received his doctorate in medicine in Dublin in 1818. After some time in Paris he returned to Dublin and in 1820 was appointed physician at Dr Steevens' Hospital
Dr Steevens' Hospital
Dr Steevens' Hospital in Dublin was one of Ireland's most distinguished eighteenth-century medical establishments...
.
He established the Park Street Medical School in Dublin in 1822, with the cooperation of his colleagues, namely: Robert James Graves
Robert James Graves
Robert James Graves, M.D., F.R.C.S. was an eminent Irish surgeon after whom Graves' disease takes its name. He was President of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Fellow of the Royal Society of London and the founder of the Dublin Journal of Medical Science...
, James William Cusack, Samuel Wilmot, and Arthur Jacob
Arthur Jacob
-Biography:Jacob, second son of John Jacob, M.D. , surgeon to the Queen's County infirmary, Maryborough , Ireland, by his wife Grace , only child of Jerome Alley of Donoughmore, was born at Knockfin, Maryborough, on 13 or 30 June 1790. He studied medicine with his father and at Steevens's...
, among others. He taught pathology at this school until 1827.
In 1827, he taught surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland. He later became a medical doctor for Queen Victoria
Victoria of the United Kingdom
Victoria was the monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. From 1 May 1876, she used the additional title of Empress of India....
. In 1839, he was created a Baronet. In 1840, he became president of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland , was founded in 1654 and is a postgraduate medical organisation comprising Members and Fellows...
.
He died suddenly at his residence in Merrion Square, Dublin, and was buried in Mount Jerome Cemetery
Mount Jerome Cemetery
Mount Jerome Cemetery is situated in Harold's Cross on the south side of Dublin, Ireland. Since its foundation in 1836, it has witnessed over 300,000 burials...
.