Name Cromwell Mortimer | Died January 7, 1752 | |
cromwell mortimer
Cromwell Mortimer FRS (c.1693–January 7, 1752) was a British physician, antiquary and second secretary of the Royal Society from 1730-1752.
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Early life
Mortimer was the second son of John Mortimer of Topping Hall in Hatfield Peverel, Essex. He was awarded his M.D. in 1724 at University of Leyden.
Career
Mortimer's medical practice developed in London after he was admitted to the College of Physicians in 1725. He was elected to membership in the Royal Society in 1728; and those signing that nomination letter were: Francis Clifton; Claude Amyand; Hans Sloane.
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