David Davies (physician)

Sir David Davies (1792 - 1865) was a Welsh physician. His parents were David and Eleanor Davies of Llanddewi-Brefi, Cardiganshire. Entering the medical profession whilst still quite a young man, he moved to London, and worked as an assistant to one of the physicians to Queen Adelaide. He was later appointed physician to King William IV and Adelaide.

Shortly after Queen Victoria ascended the throne Davies was awarded a Knighthood.

He died in Lucca, Italy in 1865, and was buried in Biarritz.

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References

  1. ↑ Williams, Griffith John. "David Davies". Dictionary of Welsh Biography. National Library of Wales. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
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