George Rogers (physician)

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George Rogers
Born1618
Died22 January 1697
NationalityEnglish
OccupationPhysician

George Rogers (1618 – 22 January 1697) was an English physician.

Biography

Rogers was the son of George Rogers, M.D., a fellow of the

Harveian oration
, which was printed in 1682, and of which he gave a copy to Evelyn (Evelyn, Diary). His only other publication is a congratulatory Latin poem to his friend Christopher Bennet, printed in the ‘Theatrum Tabidorum’ in 1655. He resigned on 11 December 1691, owing to ill-health, the office of elect, which he had held in the College of Physicians since 5 September 1682. He died on 22 January 1697, and was buried at Ruislip, Middlesex. He married Elizabeth, daughter of John Hawtrey of Ruislip, and had three daughters, who died young, and three sons, George, Thomas, and John.

References

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainMoore, Norman (1897). "Rogers, George". In Lee, Sidney (ed.). Dictionary of National Biography. Vol. 49. London: Smith, Elder & Co.