William Kitchiner ( c 1775 - 1827 )

Birth: c 1775 Death: His home, 43 Warren Street, Fitzroy Square, London (27 February 1827) Profession: Physician Research Field: Optics, cookery Education: Eton; MD (Glasgow) Career: Could not practice medicine in London, because his degree was from Glasgow, but was financially independent so pursued scientific interests; studied cookery, helped by Henry Osborne, cook to Sir Joseph Banks (FRS 1766); studied optics; played and collected music; died after an attack of spasms of the heart Membership: Candidate Note in Journal Book (20 May 1819): 'William Kitchiner MD ... was put to the ballot but was not elected into the Society'.