Sir William Russell, 1st Baronet, of Charlton Park explained

Sir William Russell, 1st Baronet, of Charlton Park (29 May 1773 – 26 September 1839) was a Scottish physician.

Life

Born at Edinburgh, he was the sixth son of John Russell of Roseburne, near Edinburgh, a writer to the signet, and uncle to Daniel Eliott. After taking the degree of M.D. at Edinburgh, he went to Calcutta. where he acquired a large medical practice.^{[1] [2]}

In London for the cholera epidemic, he was created a baronet on 18 February 1832 for his medical services, and in April was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. He died at Charlton Park, Gloucestershire at the age of 66.^{[1] [3]}

Family

Sir William Russell, 2nd Baronet (1822–1892), British Army officer, was his son.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Russell, William (1822-1892). 49.
2. 8632. Eliott, Sir Daniel. Katherine. Prior.
3. Book: Lieutenant-Colonel D. G. Crawford. Roll of the Indian Medical Service 1615-1930 - Volume 1. 8 February 2012. Andrews UK Limited. 978-1-78150-229-7. 44.