He was born in Dublin, son of John Rutherford Kirkpatrick, also a noted physician. He was educated at Foyle College, Derry, and Trinity College, Dublin. He became an MD at 26 years of age. In 1900, he was appointed assistant physician at Dr Steevens' Hospital. He became a lecturer in anaesthetics at the medical school there, a post he held for 44 years. In 1913 he was appointed governor of the hospital.[1]
He published a number of books on medical history, including the history of Dr. Steevens' Hospital and of the Rotunda Hospital, and over 100 essays.
In his spare time he was a gymnast and member of the Royal Irish Yacht Club and of the Royal Irish Academy, where he was president from 1946 to 1949.[4]
He was an excellent speaker and known for his wit.[5]
Works
History of Medical Teaching in Trinity College Dublin and of the School of Physic In Ireland. Dublin: Neal. 1912.
The History of Dr Steevens' Hospital, Dublin 1720–1920. Dublin: University College Dublin. 2008. ISBN978-1-906359-16-4.
Henry Quin, M.D., (1718-1791). Dublin: Ponsonby & Gibbs. 1919.
References and sources
Notes
^Irish Journal of Medical Science, Volume 32, Number 11 / November, 1957
^Kirkpatrick, Thomas Percy Claude (2008). The History of Dr Steevens' Hospital, Dublin 1720–1920. Dublin: University College Dublin. ISBN978-1-906359-16-4.
^Notes for an obituary compiled by Dr. T. Percy C. Kirkpatrick (Dublin: Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, 1954.)
^(PDF). Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 January 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
percy, kirkpatrick, thomas, percy, claude, kirkpatrick, september, 1869, july, 1954, eminent, irish, physician, historian, writer, contents, life, works, references, sources, external, linkslife, edithe, born, dublin, john, rutherford, kirkpatrick, also, noted. Thomas Percy Claude Kirkpatrick 10 September 1869 9 July 1954 was an eminent Irish physician historian and writer Contents 1 Life 2 Works 3 References and sources 4 External linksLife EditHe was born in Dublin son of John Rutherford Kirkpatrick also a noted physician He was educated at Foyle College Derry and Trinity College Dublin He became an MD at 26 years of age In 1900 he was appointed assistant physician at Dr Steevens Hospital He became a lecturer in anaesthetics at the medical school there a post he held for 44 years In 1913 he was appointed governor of the hospital 1 In 1908 he was appointed registrar of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland 2 He was for many years consultant at the Lock Hospital Dublin 3 He published a number of books on medical history including the history of Dr Steevens Hospital and of the Rotunda Hospital and over 100 essays In his spare time he was a gymnast and member of the Royal Irish Yacht Club and of the Royal Irish Academy where he was president from 1946 to 1949 4 He was an excellent speaker and known for his wit 5 Works EditHistory of Medical Teaching in Trinity College Dublin and of the School of Physic In Ireland Dublin Neal 1912 The History of Dr Steevens Hospital Dublin 1720 1920 Dublin University College Dublin 2008 ISBN 978 1 906359 16 4 Henry Quin M D 1718 1791 Dublin Ponsonby amp Gibbs 1919 References and sources EditNotes Irish Journal of Medical Science Volume 32 Number 11 November 1957 Kirkpatrick Thomas Percy Claude 2008 The History of Dr Steevens Hospital Dublin 1720 1920 Dublin University College Dublin ISBN 978 1 906359 16 4 Notes for an obituary compiled by Dr T Percy C Kirkpatrick Dublin Royal College of Physicians of Ireland 1954 Thomas Percy Claude Kirkpatrick Archive PDF Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Archived from the original PDF on 14 January 2015 Retrieved 7 August 2013 Obituary Irish Times July 1954 SourcesFleetwood John F 1983 The History of Medicine in Ireland Dublin Skellig Press External links Edit Kirkpatrick T Percy C Thom s Irish Who s Who Dublin Alexander Thom and Son Ltd 1923 p 128 via Wikisource This biographical article related to medicine in Ireland is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Percy Kirkpatrick amp oldid 1135333888, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
