John Addenbrooke (philanthropist)
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Born1680
DiedJune 7, 1719 (aged 38–39)
AlmamaterSt Catharine's College, Cambridge
KnownforAddenbrooke Hospital
John Addenbrooke | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1680 |
| Died | June 7, 1719 (aged 38–39) |
| Alma mater | St Catharine's College, Cambridge |
| Known for | Addenbrooke Hospital |
John Addenbrooke (1680 – 7 June 1719) was an English medical doctor and philanthropist, who left more than £4,500 (equivalent to about £909,831 in 2023) in his will for the founding of a hospital for the poor. Addenbrooke's Hospital, which has expanded significantly since its beginnings, is now a major teaching hospital in Cambridge, England.
Addenbrooke studied at Catharine Hall, now St Catharine's College, a part of the University of Cambridge.[1] He was later a fellow and bursar there, and bequeathed a collection of rare medical books to the college library.
