Edwin John Quekett
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Edwin John Quekett was an early worker in botany and histology, and a microscopist.
, whose contributions to the same fields of research have a greater renown. Their eldest brother, William Quekett
, was a rector and author.
He received his medical training at University College Hospital
, and practised as a surgeon in Wellclose Square, Whitechapel. In 1835 he became lecturer on botany
at the London Hospital; he was elected a fellow of the Linnean Society in 1836. It was at his house in 1839 that the meetings were held in which the Royal Microscopical Society
originated. He died on 28 June 1847 of diphtheria, and was buried at Sea Salter, Kent, near the grave of a Miss Hyder, to whom he had been engaged, but who had died of consumption. His name was commemorated by John Lindley
in the Brazilian genus of orchids, Quekettia
, which contains numerous microscopic crystals. Fifteen papers stand to Edwin Quekett's name in the Royal Society
's Catalogue of Scientific Papers (v. 53), mostly dealing with vegetable histology
, and contributed to the Transactions of the Linnean and Microscopical Societies, the Phytologist, the Annals and Magazine of Natural History and the London Physiological Journal between 1838 and the date of his death. In 1843–4 he was one of the editors of the last-named journal.
Biography
E.J. Quecket, born at Langport in 1808, was the son of William Quekett and Mary, daughter of John Bartlett. His younger brother was John Thomas QuekettJohn Thomas Quekett
John Thomas Quekett was an English microscopist and histologist.Quekett studied medicine at the London Hospital in 1831. He became a licentiate of the Apothecaries' Company and a member of the Royal College of Surgeons....
, whose contributions to the same fields of research have a greater renown. Their eldest brother, William Quekett
William Quekett
William Quekett , rector of Warrington, Lancashire, the eldest brother of microscopists Edwin John and John Thomas Quekett, born at Langport, on 3 Oct. 1802, entered St. John's College, Cambridge, in 1822, and, on his graduation, in 1825 was ordained as curate of South Cadbury, Somerset. In 1830 he...
, was a rector and author.
He received his medical training at University College Hospital
University College Hospital
University College Hospital is a teaching hospital located in London, United Kingdom. It is part of the University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is closely associated with University College London ....
, and practised as a surgeon in Wellclose Square, Whitechapel. In 1835 he became lecturer on botany
Botany
Botany, plant science, or plant biology is a branch of biology that involves the scientific study of plant life. Traditionally, botany also included the study of fungi, algae and viruses...
at the London Hospital; he was elected a fellow of the Linnean Society in 1836. It was at his house in 1839 that the meetings were held in which the Royal Microscopical Society
Royal Microscopical Society
The Royal Microscopical Society is an international scientific society for the promotion of microscopy. RMS draws members from all over the world and is dedicated to advancing science, developing careers and supporting wider understanding of science and microscopy through its Science and Society...
originated. He died on 28 June 1847 of diphtheria, and was buried at Sea Salter, Kent, near the grave of a Miss Hyder, to whom he had been engaged, but who had died of consumption. His name was commemorated by John Lindley
John Lindley
John Lindley FRS was an English botanist, gardener and orchidologist.-Early years:Born in Catton, near Norwich, England, John Lindley was one of four children of George and Mary Lindley. George Lindley was a nurseryman and pomologist and ran a commercial nursery garden...
in the Brazilian genus of orchids, Quekettia
Quekettia (orchid)
Quekettia is a small genus of orchids classified in the Oncidiinae subtribe. This genus is found in a range from the humid lowlands of the northern part of South America to Brazil....
, which contains numerous microscopic crystals. Fifteen papers stand to Edwin Quekett's name in the Royal Society
Royal Society
The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge, known simply as the Royal Society, is a learned society for science, and is possibly the oldest such society in existence. Founded in November 1660, it was granted a Royal Charter by King Charles II as the "Royal Society of London"...
's Catalogue of Scientific Papers (v. 53), mostly dealing with vegetable histology
Histology
Histology is the study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of plants and animals. It is performed by examining cells and tissues commonly by sectioning and staining; followed by examination under a light microscope or electron microscope...
, and contributed to the Transactions of the Linnean and Microscopical Societies, the Phytologist, the Annals and Magazine of Natural History and the London Physiological Journal between 1838 and the date of his death. In 1843–4 he was one of the editors of the last-named journal.