Edward Coleman ( 1766 - 1839 )

Birth: Burmarsh, near Dymchurch, Kent, England (1766) Death: 14 July 1839 Burial: St James' Church, Hampstead Road, London Profession: Surgeon Education: Borough School of Medicine, London (1789) Career: Apprenticed to Dr Kite, Gravesend; lived with the family of Henry Cline (FRS 1807) whilst studying; won a prize from the Humane Society for his essay on resuscitation; started practice as surgeon, London (1791); Professor, London Veterinary College (1793) Membership: Fellow Election Date: 9/06/1831.