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Nathaniel Hodges (1629-1688): Plague doctor.

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Summary

Physician Nathaniel Hodges documented the Great Plague of 1665, employing Galenic treatments and personal precautions. Despite his contributions, he faced financial hardship and died in debtor's prison.

Area of Science:

  • Medical History
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Nathaniel Hodges, son of Thomas Hodges, was educated at Westminster School, Trinity College Cambridge, and Christ Church College, Oxford.
  • He established a medical practice in Walbrook Ward, City of London.

Discussion:

  • Hodges was a notable physician who remained in London during the Great Plague of 1665.
  • He authored the primary contemporary account of the plague outbreak.
  • His treatment methods were based on Galenic principles, with pragmatic adjustments for ineffective remedies.

Key Insights:

  • Hodges meticulously documented his personal precautions against plague, including the use of Théodore de Mayerne's antipestilential electuary and consumption of Sack.
  • His empathetic approach to treating plague victims contrasted with Paracelsian methods.
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  • Despite his significant contributions to understanding the Great Plague, Hodges experienced financial difficulties later in life.
  • His practice declined in the 1680s, leading to his death in a debtor's prison.