John Addington Symonds was an English physician and writer.
John Addington Symonds in 1867
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The Royal College of Physicians is a British professional membership body dedicated to improving the practice of medicine, chiefly through the accreditation of physicians by examination. Founded by ro
John Addington Symonds (physician)
…practice of medicine, which he held till 1845. He retired from active service on the hospital staff in 1848. In 1853 he was elected an associate of the Royal College of Physicians, and in 1857 a Fellow. In 1859 he secretly forced Charles Vaughn to resign as headmaster of Harrow School, after learning about the latter's affair…
The Royal College of Physicians headquarters is a Grade I listed building
A college meeting in the early 19th century
The Cutlerian Theatre in Warwick Lane, an anatomy theatre designed by Robert Hooke rebuilt after the Fire (demolished 1866). The frontispiece to the Royal College's pharmacopeia, 1677. Engraving by David Loggan.[citation needed]
FRCP, the Fellowship diploma of the Royal College of Physicians