Benjamin Hobson
Benjamin Hobson
Benjamin Hobson (1816–1873) was a British medical missionary who served in China from 1839 to 1859. He is best known for his work in introducing Western medical science and training to China in the 19th century.
Pronunciation
Benjamin Hobson: /ˈbɛndʒəmɪn ˈhɒbsən/
Etymology
The name Benjamin is of Hebrew origin, meaning "son of the right hand". Hobson is an English surname, derived from the Middle English personal name "Hob", a diminutive of "Robert", and "son".
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Biography
Benjamin Hobson was born in 1816 in Welford, Northamptonshire, England. He studied medicine at University College London and was appointed by the London Missionary Society to work in China in 1839.
In China, Hobson worked primarily in Guangzhou and Hong Kong, where he established hospitals and introduced Western medical science. He wrote several influential books in Chinese on anatomy and health, which were widely distributed and used for medical education in China.
Hobson returned to England in 1859 due to ill health and died in 1873.
Works
Some of Hobson's notable works include:
- Treatise on Physiology (1847)
- Treatise on the Eye (1855)
- Treatise on Midwifery (1856)
Legacy
Hobson's work had a significant impact on the development of modern medicine in China. His books were among the first to introduce Western medical science to a Chinese audience, and his hospitals trained many of the first generation of Chinese doctors in Western medicine.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Benjamin Hobson
- Wikipedia's article - Benjamin Hobson
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