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John Riddell
Fellow
Date of Fellowship admission: 26 November 1702
John Riddell received his medical degree from the University of Reims on 31 December 1700. He was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh on 26 November 1702. The Edinburgh Orphan Hospital was founded in 1713 for 'helpless orphans and distressed infants of indigent parents' and incorporated by royal charter in 1742 as the Orphan Hospital and Workhouse of Edinburgh. During the first century of the orphanage's existence, many Fellows of the College, including Riddell, served as governors. Riddell also served as President of the College from 1731 to 1735.
Year of medical qualification
31 December 1700
Date of Licence
26 November 1702
Fellowship
The main qualification issued by the College, awarded regularly since the College’s foundation. This qualification was granted based on demonstrated breadth of experience and did not require an individual to pass a certain examination.