Biographical timeline of English physician William Harvey, who first described the complete systemic circulation of blood pumped by the heart, culminating in his landmark 1628 publication De Motu Cordis.
William Harvey is born in Folkestone, Kent, England, the eldest of seven children. #history #medicine
Harvey enrolls at King's School in Canterbury, where he studies classics and prepares for university. #history #education
Harvey begins his studies at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, focusing on medicine and natural philosophy. #history #education
Harvey graduates with a Bachelor of Arts from Cambridge University. #history #education
Harvey receives his Master of Arts degree from Cambridge, after which he travels to Italy for medical studies. #history #education
Harvey enrolls at the University of Padua, the leading medical school in Europe, where he studies under Hieronymus Fabricius. #history #medicine
After completing his studies, Harvey returns to England and begins practicing medicine. #history #medicine
Harvey receives his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Padua, where he also becomes acquainted with the anatomical works of Fabricius. #history #medicine
Harvey is admitted as a Candidate (junior member) of the Royal College of Physicians. #history #medicine
Harvey marries Elizabeth Browne, daughter of Dr. Lancelot Browne, a prominent physician. #history #biography
Harvey becomes a full Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, a significant professional honor. #history #medicine
Harvey is appointed physician to St Bartholomew's Hospital in London, where he serves for many years. #history #medicine
Harvey is appointed to deliver the Lumleian Lectures on anatomy and surgery for the Royal College of Physicians. #history #medicine
Harvey delivers his first Lumleian Lecture, in which he publicly describes his revolutionary theory of blood circulation, based on years of dissections and experiments. #history #medicine #anatomy
Harvey is appointed Physician Extraordinary to King James I, gaining royal patronage. #history #medicine
Upon James I's death, Harvey is appointed as physician to King Charles I, becoming a close advisor and companion. #history #medicine
Harvey publishes his seminal work Exercitatio Anatomica de Motu Cordis et Sanguinis in Animalibus (On the Motion of the Heart and Blood), describing the systemic circulation of blood. #history #medicine #science
Harvey travels with Charles I on his coronation visit to Scotland, serving as physician. #history #biography
Harvey conducts a post-mortem examination on his father Thomas Harvey, one of many autopsies he performed. #history #medicine
Harvey again accompanies Charles I to Scotland, participating in court life and continuing his medical observations. #history #biography
During the Bishops' Wars, Harvey travels with the king to Scotland as a physician and confidant. #history #biography
Harvey is present at the Battle of Edgehill during the English Civil War, caring for the wounded and possibly protecting Prince Charles. #history #medicine
Harvey's lodgings at Whitehall are searched by Parliamentary forces, and some of his manuscripts and notes are destroyed. #history #medicine
Harvey is awarded the degree of Doctor of Medicine from Oxford University by royal command, during the Royalist occupation. #history #education
After the Royalist defeat, Harvey retires to the homes of his brothers in London and Suffolk, focusing on writing and research. #history #biography
Harvey publishes a letter defending his theory of blood circulation against detractors, solidifying his legacy. #history #medicine #science
Harvey publishes Exercitationes de Generatione Animalium (On the Generation of Animals), his work on embryology, proposing the concept of epigenesis. #history #medicine #science
Harvey is offered the presidency of the Royal College of Physicians but declines due to age and failing health. #history #medicine
Harvey donates his library and a substantial sum of money to the Royal College of Physicians, establishing a library and museum. #history #medicine
Harvey provides funds for a new building for the Royal College of Physicians, including a room for anatomical demonstrations. #history #medicine
William Harvey dies at his brother's home in Roehampton, London, leaving a lasting legacy in physiology and medicine. #history #medicine