Sydney Russell-Wells

Sir Sydney Russell-Wells, FRCP (25 September 1869 – 14 July 1924)[1] was a British physician[2] and politician. He served as Member of Parliament for London University from 1922 until 1924, as a Unionist.

Early life

He was born in London and attended Dorset County School.[3] He graduated from University College London with a BSc in 1889 and then studied medicine at St George's Hospital.[3]

Career

Medicine

He was House Surgeon, House Physician and Registrar at St George's Hospital, then based at Hyde Park Corner in central London. He was then physician at the Seaman's Hospital, Greenwich and later at the National Hospital for Diseases of the Heart.[4] He was Vice Chancellor of the University of London from 1919 to 1922.

Politics

He served as Member of Parliament[5] for London University from 1922 until 1924,[6] sitting as a Unionist.[7]

Honours

In 1921, he was appointed Knight Bachelor (Kt).[8]

See also

References
  1. "Sir Sydney Russell-Wells". Nature. 114 (2856): 131. July 1924. doi:10.1038/114131a0.
  2. Who was Who 1897–2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
  3. British Medical Journal 19 July 19 2(3316):134 Accessed 10 August 2012
  4. BMJ obituary Accessed 10 August 2012
  5. The Public Whip
  6. Hansard
  7. Historical list of MPs[Usurped!]
  8. The Times, Saturday, 4 June 1921; pg. 10; Issue 42738; col D Birthday Honours. Three New Peers., 16 Baronets; Over 50 Knights


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