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Thomas Linacre
THOMAS LINACRE Physician and scholar, physician to Henry VIII and first president of the Royal College of Physicians. Date: 1460 - 1524
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1. Title: A Scholar-Physician of Tudor England: Thomas Linacre (1460-1524) Thomas Linacre, born in 1460, was a renowned scholar and physician of the Tudor era in England. This evocative portrait captures the intellectual and medical prowess of a man who would leave an indelible mark on the history of medicine and education. Linacre's academic achievements began in his youth, as he studied at the University of Cambridge before continuing his education in Italy. Upon his return to England, he became a fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, and was later appointed as a physician to King Henry VIII. The image of Linacre, dressed in the robes of a scholar and a physician, exudes a sense of wisdom and authority. His piercing gaze and the quill in his hand suggest a man deeply engaged in the pursuit of knowledge. Linacre's most significant contribution to the medical world was his role as the first president of the Royal College of Physicians, which he founded in 1518. This esteemed institution, dedicated to the advancement of medical knowledge and the promotion of high professional standards, remains a cornerstone of the medical community in the United Kingdom to this day. The portrait also underscores the interconnectedness of medicine and scholarship during the Tudor period. Linacre's extensive learning in Greek and Latin classics, as well as his fluency in several modern languages, enabled him to translate and disseminate important medical texts, furthering the progress of medical knowledge in England. Thus, this portrait of Thomas Linacre serves as a testament to the brilliance and versatility of a man who bridged the worlds of medicine and scholarship during a pivotal moment in English history.
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