Leach, William Elford

Education

M.D. 18.1.1812 on testimonials signed by William Wright M.D., Physician to H.M. Forces and John Barclay M.D.

Birth/childhood

Born 1790 son of George Leach, solicitor, Plymouth and Jenny Elford. [Lawyer]

Career

Served 5 year apprenticeship in Exeter. Studied London and Edinburgh University - medical student 1810-1812.

M.R.C.S.Eng. L.R.C.P.E. 4.2.1812. F.R.C.P.E. 5.5.1812. [Doctor]

Assistant in Natural History, British Museum 1813-1822 (retired through ill health).

Member of Linnean Society.

Publications

The zoological miscellany; being description of new, or interesting animals. (London: E. Nodder & Son, 1814)

Death

Died at Palazzo St Sebastiano [Italy] near Tortona, Piedmont 25.8.1836.

Sources

  • A. E. Gunther, A century of zoology p53 etc
  • Letter 17.9.1978 A. E. Gunther
  • William Elfred Leach in Wikipedia.