Sir Morrell Mackenzie born here


Sir Morrell Mackenzie born here

Father of Laryngology, Sir Morrell Mackenzie was born here.

Location: 742 High Road, Leystonstone, E11 3AW

Description: Sir Morrell Mackenzie (1837-1892) was an English laryngologist from a Scottish family and the royal physician to the English and German royal families, and was born here July 7th 1837.

He is best known for his controversial treatment of Frederick III of Germany, in which a silver tube was inserted down the king's throat which rendered him mute, unable to communicate except by writing.

He was the founder of the first hospital devoted to diseases of the throat, and is widely considered the father of laryngology in Britain.

The house was erected by LUDRA in 1909.

Themes: MedicalMedical Theme  RoyaltyRoyalty Theme
Sir Morrell Mackenzie born here

Father of Laryngology, Sir Morrell Mackenzie was born here.

Ranking This Month: 1697/3085

Pages Hit This Month: 54


Credits: http://en.wikipedia.org

Your Comments:

Name:
Email:
Your email will ONLY be used once, to confirm the publication of your comments. We value your contribution and privacy.

Anti-spam Security: Please enter this code:


Other places nearby:


Queen Elizabeth Hospital», 6.5km

Florence Nightingale's House», 8.3km

The Royal Marsden Hospital», 9.7km

Sir Morrell Mackenzie born here», 0km

The Lady Well Spring», 7.9km

Doctor Barnardo», 4.3km

James Parkinson lived here.», 5.0km

Whipps Cross Hospital», 0.7km

The discovery of Penicillin», 8.8km

The Elephant Man lived here», 4.7km

Location Pinpointed:


Open Street Maps», Google Maps»