Goulstonian Lectures
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The Goulstonian Lectures are an annual lecture series given on behalf of the Royal College of Physicians
in London. They began in 1639. The 2009 Goulstonian Lecturer was Geraint Rees
. The lectures are named for Theodore Goulston
(or Gulston), who founded them with a bequest. Up to the end of the 19th century, the spelling 'Gulstonian' was often used. In many cases the lectures have been published.
Royal College of Physicians
The Royal College of Physicians of London was founded in 1518 as the College of Physicians by royal charter of King Henry VIII in 1518 - the first medical institution in England to receive a royal charter...
in London. They began in 1639. The 2009 Goulstonian Lecturer was Geraint Rees
Geraint Rees
Geraint Rees FMedSci is Director of the UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience and a Professor of Cognitive Neurology and Wellcome Trust Senior Clinical Fellow at University College London.-Biography:...
. The lectures are named for Theodore Goulston
Theodore Goulston
Theodore Goulston M.D. was an English physician, scholar, and founder of the Goulstonian Lectures.-Life:He was the son of William Goulston, rector of Wymondham, Leicestershire. He entered Merton College, Oxford, was elected a fellow in 1596, and graduated M.A. 8 July 1600, and M.D. 30 April 1610...
(or Gulston), who founded them with a bequest. Up to the end of the 19th century, the spelling 'Gulstonian' was often used. In many cases the lectures have been published.