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Sir John Micklethwaite (1612–1682)

Image credit: Royal College of Physicians, London

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Sir John Micklethwaite (1612–1682) was, according to Dr Charles Goodall, ‘a man of great eminency and reputation in his profession, especially amongst the nobility, and persons of the best quality in court and city. His piety towards God, and charity to the poor, was very exemplary; and, therefore, no wonder that his death was so universally lamented.’ Micklethwaite worked as physician to St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, and was physician-in-ordinary to Charles II, who later knighted him. In 1643 Micklethwaite became a member of the Royal College of Physicians, London, where he held several positions including president. He died in 1682 of an inflammation and gangrene in his bladder. The portrait was presented to the Royal College of Physicians in 1682 by Sir Edmund King.

Royal College of Physicians, London

London

Title

Sir John Micklethwaite (1612–1682)

Date

c.1670–1682

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 137.2 x W 106.7 cm

Accession number

X126

Acquisition method

gift from Sir Edmund King, 1682

Work type

Painting

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