Paul Chamberlen 1635-1717
From Book Owners Online
Paul CHAMBERLEN 1635-1717
Biographical Note
Son of Peter Chamberlen (1601-1683), physician, Paul also practised medicine, gaining fame as the quack doctor responsible for inventing the 'Anodyne Necklace'.
Books
Chamberlen's will makes no reference to books, all his goods and chattels being bequeathed to his wife, who was also his executrix. His library was sold in London by the bookseller Daniel Browne, beginning 27 February 1719.
Sources
- Alston, R. C. Inventory of sale catalogues 1676-1800. St Philip, 2010.
- King, Helen. "Chamberlen family (per. c. 1600–c. 1730), medical practitioners." Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
- Will of Doctor Paul Chamberlen, Doctor of Medicine, The National Archives PROB 11/561/292
- A catalogue of the library of the learned and eminent physician Dr. Chamberlen, deceas'd, [London, 1718], ESTC T28747.