Thomas Hawkesworth Ledwich
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Thomas Hawkesworth Ledwich (1823 - 29 September 1858) was an eminent Irish
anatomist and surgeon.
, where his father practiced law, son of Edward Ledwich and Catherine Hawkesworth, both of Queen's County
(now County Laois). He was a grandson of Edward Ledwich
, the controversial historian.
. He was a successful lecturer on anatomy and recognized the need for more facilities to teach medicine. He became lecturer in the "Original" School of Medicine in Peter St., Dublin, in 1849, which was re-named the Ledwich School in his honour after his death. This school, which by then had over 200 students, was later amalgamated with the College of Surgeons in 1889 and in 1894 incorporated into the adjacent Adelaide Hospital.
He was a frequent contributor to the Dublin Journal of Medical Science
and similar journals. His great work, The Anatomy of the Human Body, was published in 1852.
On the death of Sir Philip Crampton
he was appointed, in his place, surgeon to the Meath Hospital
. He died at the early age of 35 and was buried in Mount Jerome Cemetery
.
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...
anatomist and surgeon.
Life
He was born in WaterfordWaterford
Waterford is a city in the South-East Region of Ireland. It is the oldest city in the country and fifth largest by population. Waterford City Council is the local government authority for the city and its immediate hinterland...
, where his father practiced law, son of Edward Ledwich and Catherine Hawkesworth, both of Queen's County
County Laois
County Laois is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Midlands Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It was formerly known as Queen's County until the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. The county's name was formerly spelt as Laoighis and Leix. Laois County Council...
(now County Laois). He was a grandson of Edward Ledwich
Edward Ledwich
Edward Ledwich LL.D. F.S.A. was an Irish historian, antiquary and topographer.-Life:He was born in Dublin, the son of John Ledwich, a merchant....
, the controversial historian.
Medical career
He studied medicine in Dublin and became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in IrelandRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland , is a Dublin-based medical institution, situated on St. Stephen's Green. The college is one of the five Recognised Colleges of the National University of Ireland...
. He was a successful lecturer on anatomy and recognized the need for more facilities to teach medicine. He became lecturer in the "Original" School of Medicine in Peter St., Dublin, in 1849, which was re-named the Ledwich School in his honour after his death. This school, which by then had over 200 students, was later amalgamated with the College of Surgeons in 1889 and in 1894 incorporated into the adjacent Adelaide Hospital.
He was a frequent contributor to the Dublin Journal of Medical Science
Dublin Journal of Medical Science
The Irish Journal of Medical Science is a peer-reviewed medical journal that was established in 1832 by Robert Kane as the Dublin Journal of Medical & Chemical Science. Besides Kane, it had distinguished editors like Robert James Graves and William Wilde...
and similar journals. His great work, The Anatomy of the Human Body, was published in 1852.
On the death of 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...
he was appointed, in his place, surgeon to the Meath Hospital
Meath Hospital
The Meath Hospital in Dublin, Ireland was founded in 1753. Situated in the Earl of Meath's Liberty, the hospital was opened to serve the sick and poor in the crowded area of the Liberties in Dublin....
. He died at the early age of 35 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...
.