William Augustine Ellison
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William Augustine Ellison (1855 - 1 November 1917) was an English rower
and royal apothecary and surgeon.
Ellison was the son of James Ellison of Windsor. He was educated at Eton where he was a remarkable athlete, winning distinction as a footballer and gymnast and rowing twice in the Eton eight. He matriculated at University College, Oxford
in 1874 where he was an active rower. He was thrice in the head of the river crew at Oxford and rowed in the Oxford
crew in the Boat race in 1878. Also in 1878, he won Silver Goblets at Henley Royal Regatta
rowing for Oxford Etonian paired with Tom Cottingham Edwards-Moss
. In 1880 he rowed for Leander Club
when he stroked the winning eight
in the Grand Challenge Cup
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Ellison took the diploma of M.R.C.S. Eng. in 1882 and graduated M.B.Oxon. in 1884. He received his medical training at St. George's Hospital and served as assistant medical registrar there. In 1888, he was appointed surgeon apothecary to Queen Victoria's household at Windsor Castle
and became M.D. in 1895. During the 1890's he was actiing resident, physician to Queen Victoria at Balmoral. He was reappointed as consulting physician to King Edward VII
and later King George V
. Ellison was also a member of the Eton College Medical Board, vice-president of the Medical Officers of Schools Association, and vice-president and member of council of the National League for Physical Education. He also commanded the first volunteer battalion of the Royal Berkshire Regimient for many years.
Ellison died at Eton
at the age of 62.
Rowing (sport)
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
and royal apothecary and surgeon.
Ellison was the son of James Ellison of Windsor. He was educated at Eton where he was a remarkable athlete, winning distinction as a footballer and gymnast and rowing twice in the Eton eight. He matriculated at University College, Oxford
University College, Oxford
.University College , is a constituent college of the University of Oxford in England. As of 2009 the college had an estimated financial endowment of £110m...
in 1874 where he was an active rower. He was thrice in the head of the river crew at Oxford and rowed in the Oxford
Oxford University Boat Club
The Oxford University Boat Club is the rowing club of the University of Oxford, England, located on the River Thames at Oxford. The club was founded in the early 19th century....
crew in the Boat race in 1878. Also in 1878, he won Silver Goblets at Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held every year on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England. The Royal Regatta is sometimes referred to as Henley Regatta, its original name pre-dating Royal patronage...
rowing for Oxford Etonian paired with Tom Cottingham Edwards-Moss
Tom Cottingham Edwards-Moss
Tom Cottingham Edwards-Moss, , was a British amateur oarsman who rowed in the Boat Race four times and twice won the Diamond Challenge Sculls, and a Conservative politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1885 to 1892....
. In 1880 he rowed for Leander Club
Leander Club
Leander Club, founded in 1818, is one of the oldest rowing clubs in the world. It is based in Remenham in the English county of Berkshire, adjoining Henley-on-Thames...
when he stroked the winning eight
Eight (rowing)
An Eight is a rowing boat used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for eight rowers, who propel the boat with sweep oars, and is steered by a coxswain, or cox....
in the Grand Challenge Cup
Grand Challenge Cup
The Grand Challenge Cup is a rowing competition for men's eights. It is the oldest and most prestigious event at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England. It is open to male crews from all eligible rowing clubs...
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Ellison took the diploma of M.R.C.S. Eng. in 1882 and graduated M.B.Oxon. in 1884. He received his medical training at St. George's Hospital and served as assistant medical registrar there. In 1888, he was appointed surgeon apothecary to Queen Victoria's household at Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is a medieval castle and royal residence in Windsor in the English county of Berkshire, notable for its long association with the British royal family and its architecture. The original castle was built after the Norman invasion by William the Conqueror. Since the time of Henry I it...
and became M.D. in 1895. During the 1890's he was actiing resident, physician to Queen Victoria at Balmoral. He was reappointed as consulting physician to King Edward VII
Edward VII of the United Kingdom
Edward VII was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 22 January 1901 until his death in 1910...
and later King George V
George V of the United Kingdom
George V was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 through the First World War until his death in 1936....
. Ellison was also a member of the Eton College Medical Board, vice-president of the Medical Officers of Schools Association, and vice-president and member of council of the National League for Physical Education. He also commanded the first volunteer battalion of the Royal Berkshire Regimient for many years.
Ellison died at Eton
Eton
Eton commonly refers to Eton College, a public school in Eton, Berkshire, England.Eton may also refer to:-Places:*Eton, Berkshire, a town in Berkshire, England*Eton, Georgia, a town in the United States...
at the age of 62.