Robert Sibbald

Robert Sibbald
A portrait of Scottish doctor Robert Sibbald (1641–1722)
Born(1641-04-15)15 April 1641
Edinburgh, Scotland
DiedAugust 1722(1722-08-00) (aged 81)
EducationHigh School, Edinburgh
Edinburgh University
Known forPresident and founder of Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh,[1]
Founder of Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
First Professor of Medicine at Edinburgh University[2]
Medical career
Professionphysician, antiquary, geographer
InstitutionsPresident, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (1684), Edinburgh
Professor of Medicine, Edinburgh University (1685)
Sub-specialtiesbotanic medicine
Researchbotany, medicine

Sir Robert Sibbald (15 April 1641 – August 1722) was a Scottish physician and antiquary.

  1. ^ http://digital.nls.uk/slezer/sibbald.html National Library of Scotland – Robert Sibbald
  2. ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/yourpaintings/paintings/sir-robert-sibbald-16411722-186123 BBC Your Paintings – Robert Sibbald