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HOFMAN, John

Physicians and Irregular Medical Practitioners in London 1550-1640 Database. Originally published by Centre for Metropolitan History, London, 2004.

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John HOFMAN

Biography

Name John HOFMAN
Gender Male
Period of medical practice 1616-1637
Place of birth German
Other notes Trouble 1626-7. German Protestant escaping persecution. Lord Conway was his patron.

Censorial hearings

10 Nov 1626
Entry Mr Gilbourne accused H and promised to substantiate his accusation.
Initiator of the complaint college member
Action taken See next (?)
19 Jan 1627
Entry A letter was received from 'the secretary Lord Conway' on H's behalf. Drs Atkins, Giffard and Harvey would take the reply.
Pressure applied by College yes
Action taken Reply to be taken to Lord Conway.
3 Feb 1627
Entry Lord Conway's letter (dated 13 Jan 1627) was given. It said that H was a Protestant escaping persecution, and invoked the King's injunction to welcome such people.
Pressure applied by College yes
Action taken ? (See previous.)
25 June 1627
Entry Gibourne (sic) accused H.
Initiator of the complaint person unconnected with the patient or the case
Action taken ?
Verdict case not completed