Roderigo Lopes
Roderigo Lopes
Roderigo Lopes (pronunciation: /roʊˈdɛrɪgoʊ loʊps/), also known as Rodrigo Lopez in some historical texts, was a Portuguese physician of Jewish descent who served as the personal physician to Queen Elizabeth I of England.
Etymology
The name Roderigo is of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the Germanic name Roderick, meaning "famous power". Lopes is a common Portuguese surname, derived from the Latin word for wolf, "lupus".
Biography
Roderigo Lopes was born in Portugal in 1525 to a family of Marranos, Jews who were forced to convert to Christianity during the Inquisition. Despite the religious persecution, Lopes was able to study medicine at the University of Coimbra, one of the oldest universities in continuous operation in the world.
In 1559, Lopes moved to London, where he established a successful medical practice. He was appointed as the personal physician to Queen Elizabeth I in 1581, a position he held until his execution in 1594.
Lopes was accused of plotting to poison the Queen, a charge that was likely fabricated due to anti-Semitic sentiment. He was found guilty and executed in 1594. His case is often cited as an example of the persecution faced by Jews in Europe during the Early Modern period.
Related Terms
- Marranos: Jews in the Iberian Peninsula who were forced to convert to Christianity during the Inquisition, but often continued to practice Judaism in secret.
- Inquisition: A group of institutions within the Catholic Church tasked with combating heresy, which often involved the persecution of Jews and other religious minorities.
- University of Coimbra: A university in Portugal where Roderigo Lopes studied medicine.
- Elizabeth I: Queen of England from 1558 to 1603, during whose reign Roderigo Lopes served as personal physician.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Roderigo Lopes
- Wikipedia's article - Roderigo Lopes
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