Brewer, William

Education

M.D. 29.4.1834 by examination.

Birth/childhood

Born 3.10.1811 son of John Sherren Brewer, schoolmaster, Eaton, Norwich and Elizabeth Kitton. [Teacher]

Career

Studied Edinburgh, but not apparently at Edinburgh University.

L.R.C.S.E. 1834. F.R.C.P.L. 1872. [Doctor]

Did not actively practise, but engaged in philanthropic work. Published an historical novel and other works. M.P. for Colchester (Liberal) 1868 -1874. Brother of Rev. J. T. Brewer. [Politician]

Death

Died London 3.11.1881.

Sources

  • Munk's Roll iv 199
  • F. Boase, Modern English Biography...1851-1900. 6v. (Truro, 1892-1921)
  • Times 5 & 8.11.1881