Pym, William ♂

Education

M.D. 2.4.1799 on testimonials signed by John Govan M.D. and Charles Grace M.D., Cupar.

Birth/childhood

Born January 1772.

Career

Studied Edinburgh University - medical student 1788-1789, 1790-1791.

L.R.C.P.E. 8.2.1816. F.R.C.P.E. 7.5.1816.

Regimental Mate, Army Medical Service 1792. Surgeon 70th Foot Regiment 1794 etc. Inspector General 1816. Retired on half pay 1816. [Doctor]

Knight Bachelor 1830. K.C.H. [Knight Commander of the Royal Guelphic Order] 1831.

Publications. Wrote first clear account of yellow fever.

Death

Died in Harley Street, London 18.3.1861.

Sources

• W. Johnston, Roll of Commissioned Officers in the Medical Service of the British Army 1727-1898 (Aberdeen, 1917) 1252
• DNB