Armstrong, John
From AngloScottish
| Dates | c.1735-1779 | ||
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| Location | London | ||
| Vocation | Physician; poet | ||
| Place of Birth | Castleton | ||
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| Place of birth | Source | Oxford Dictionary of National Biography |
Graduated MD from Edinburgh (1732). Began practicing medicine in London (c.1735), although never licensed by the Royal College of Physicians. Appointed physician to the hospital for lame, maimed, and sick soldiers behind Buckingham House (1746). Served as physician to the army in Germany (1760-1763). Summoned by the Royal College for practicing without a licence, which effectively forced him into retirement (1765). Published numerous works of poetry, but best known for his anonymous verse sex manual, 'Oeconomy of Love' (1736). Brother of Armstrong, George and Armstrong, Margaret.
