Richard Master
| Doctor Richard Masters | |
|---|---|
| President of the Royal College of Physicians | |
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In office 1561–1561 | |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 1588 |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Fulnetby |
| Alma mater | University of Oxford |
| Profession | physician |
Dr. Richard Masters was a leading 16th-century English physician and personal doctor of Queen Elizabeth.
Early life
Masters was the son of Robert Masters. He became a fellow at All Souls' College in Oxford, eventually graduating with a B.A. in 1533 and an M.A. in 1537.[1] He was a personal acquaintance of Rudolph Walther and in 1539 accepted a benefice from the Church of England, however, he forfeited it believing he was not a good clergyman.[1]
Medical career
Richard enrolled at the University of Oxford to study medicine, and by 1545 was an admitted M.B. and granted a license to practice medicine.[1] In 1553 he became a fellow at the College of Physicians and served as a censor between 1556 and 1558 and in 1560. In 1561 he served as President of the college, and as consiliarius in 1564 and 1583.[1]
Queen Elizabeth
In 1559, Masters was granted a patent of £100 annually to serve as the personal physician to Queen Elizabeth.[1]
Prebendary of York
In 1562, he was made Prebendary of York, and in 1565 issued a royal patent for his family and heirs from the Queen receiving the Cirencester Abbey.[1][2]
Marriage and family
Richard married Elizabeth, daughter of John Fulnetby, Esq. and had seven sons, including:[1]
- George, M.P. for Cirencester in 1586, 1588
- Thomas, Archdeacon of Salop
- Robert, Chancellor of Rochester and Lichfield; M.P. for Crickdale in 1601
- Henry, Principal of Alban Hall
Richard died in 1588.
References
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Lee, Sidney, ed. (1894). "Master, Richard". Dictionary of National Biography. 37. London: Smith, Elder & Co. p. 22. - ↑ "Chester-Master Family", National Archives of the United Kingdom. Retrieved 24 January 2010.