Richard Master

Doctor
Richard Master
President of the Royal College of Physicians
In office
1561–1561
Personal details
Died 1588
Spouse(s) Elizabeth Fulnetby
Alma mater All Souls' College

University of Oxford

Profession physician

Dr. Richard Master was a leading 16th-century English physician and personal doctor of Queen Elizabeth.

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Early life

Master was the son of Robert Master. 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 1556–1558 and in 1560. In 1561 he served as President of the college, and as consiliarius in 1564 and 1583.[1]

Queen Elizabeth

In 1559, Master 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]

Richard died in 1588.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "The Dictionary of national biography, Vol. 13", p. 22. Retrieved 24 jan 2010.
  2. ^ "Chester-Master Family", National Archives of the United Kingdom. Retrieved 24 jan 2010.