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University Of London: He attended the University of Edinburgh, receiving his M. B. and Ch. B. degrees in 1929 and his Ph. D. and M. D. degrees in 1937. After holding hospital and university appointments in Edinburgh, he joined the staff of the Royal Cancer Hospital in London in 1936. Ten years later he became professor of experimental pathology at the University of London and director of the Chester Beatty Research Institute at Royal Cancer Hospital. He retired from the directorship in 1969.
Haddow received many honors and awards. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1958 and knighted in 1966.ROSCOE, rSs'ko, SIR Henry Enfield, English chemist: b. London, 7 Jan. 1833; d. 18 Dec. 1915. He was educated at University College, London, and at Heidelberg, making a special study of chemistry. He occupied the chair of chemistry at Owens College, Manchester, in 1857-87. He was knighted in 1884, sat in Parliament for South Manchester in 1885-95, and in 1896-1902 was vice-chancellor of the University of London. He received high honors from the universities and learned societies of England and published 'Investigations on the Chemical Action of Light' ; 'Lessons in Elementary Chemistry' (1871) ; 'A Treatise on Chemistry> (1878-89) ; 'The Hydrocarbons and Their Derivatives,' with Schorlemmer (1881-92), etc. His 'Life and Experiences' were published in 1906.
Harvey was born in Folkestone, Kent, England, on April 1, 1578. He studied at Caius College, Cambridge, and at the University of Padua (1600-1602), where he received his M. D. In 1607 he became a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, and two years later he became physician to St. Bartholomew's Hospital in London. He also lectured in anatomy at the Royal College of Physicians in London and was physician to King James I and Charles I. In 1654 he became president of the Royal Society of Physicians. He died in London on June 3, 1657. |
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