Alderson, James

Education

M.D. 11.5.1793 on testimonials signed by [John] Manning M.D. and R[ichard] Lubbock M.D., Norwich.

Birth/childhood

Born c.1742 son of a J. Alderson, dissenting minister, Lowestoft. [Minister]

Career

Medical student at Edinburgh University 1784-1785.

Practised at Norwich. Father of Mrs Amelia Opie, novelist and poet. [Doctor]

Death

Died at Norwich 20.10.1825 aged 83.

Sources

  • Gentleman's Magazine 1825 ii p477