Thomas Hodgkin

Thomas Hodgkin (17 August 1798 – 5 April 1866) was a British physician, considered one of the most prominent pathologists of his time and a pioneer in preventive medicine. He is now best known for the first account of Hodgkin's disease, a form of lymphoma and blood disease, in 1832. Hodgkin's work marked the beginning of times when a pathologist was actively involved in the clinical process. He was a contemporary of Robert Carswell and Pierre Charles Alexandre Louis, both of whom were pioneers in pathology and hematology.

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Hodgkin was born in Pentonville, a suburb of London, the son of John Hodgkin. He received his medical education at the University of Edinburgh, Guy's Hospital, and in Paris. He returned to Guy's Hospital in 1825, and remained there for the rest of his career.

Career[edit | edit source]

In 1832, Hodgkin described several cases of a disease that now bears his name. He was one of the most prominent advocates of preventive medicine and can be regarded as the father of social medicine. He was a founding member of the Aborigines' Protection Society and the Loyal British Society. He was also a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal Society.

Death and legacy[edit | edit source]

Hodgkin died in 1866, and is buried in Jaffa, Israel. His work continues to be recognized and celebrated in the medical community.

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