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Dr Kevin Killeen of York University explores the life and mos famous work of the 17th century polymath.
Join the Royal College of Physicians for a special free evening event devoted to the remarkable Sir Thomas Browne.
Hear a talk on the famous 17th century polymath by leading expert Dr Kevin Killeen, and take the final opportunity for a late visit to the acclaimed exhibition 'A cabinet of rarities': the curious collections of Sir Thomas Browne’.
Collector of curiosities, debunker of myths, inspiration to writers and doctors alike, coiner of words, owner of a live ostrich and expert witness at a witch trial. Sir Thomas Browne is probably the greatest British genius the vast majority of British people have never even heard of.
He was also a renowned physician, wrote some of the most beautiful prose in English and has long figured in the history of medicine and the humanities.
6.30pm: arrival and exhibition viewing
7pm: talk with Dr Kevin Killeen
8pm: drinks reception and exhibition viewing
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15 November 2017 at 6:30 pm |
Duration: | 2 hours |
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Royal College of Physicians |
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Free |
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https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-cusp-of-life-and-death-sir-thomas-browne-the-religion-of-a-physician-tickets-39248966716 |
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