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English surgeon Sir John Fife ( 1795-1871 ) , was an English surgeon . Fife was born at Newcastle upon Tyne in 1795 , his father being a medical man of Scottish origin , practicing there . After qualifying as a member of the London College of Surgeons , he was for a short time an army assistant-surgeon at Woolwich , but returned to Newcastle in 1815 , and commenced practice with his father . As a practitioner , and especially as a surgeon , the took a leading position in his town and throughout the northern counties , being remarkable for his punctuality and for the long distances he would ride in all weathers . In 1834 he took an active part in founding the Newcastle School of Medicine , in which he long lectured on surgery , being also surgeon to the Newcastle Infirmary . He became fellow of the College of Surgeons in 1844 . In 1848 , assisted by Dr Robert Mortimer Glover , he did the autopsy on the 15 year old Hannah Greener , who had died controversially under the effects of the then-new drug chloroform , the first human death from this cause . Politics Programme for an 1859 ' Birth of Burns ' event , held at Newcastle-upon-Tyne , England , with Fife as Chairman ( transcription ) Fife 's distinction as a local politician was even greater than his mark as a surgeon . He was an advanced liberal , and in his early days was stigmatized as a Chartist . In 1831 he was active in forming the Northern Political Union , which agitated in favour of the Reform Bill . Fife 's stirring speeches had a great effect at this time . In 1835 he was elected one of the first members of the new corporation of Newcastle , and was immediately chosen alderman . In 1838-9 he was mayor , and when the Chartist outbreak of July 1839 took place he displayed conspicuous courage and good judgment in suppressing it . For this he was knighted in 1840 . In 1843 he was again mayor , and presided at a great meeting on 22 Jan . 1843 , addressed by Mr . Cobden , in furtherance of the Anti-Corn Law agitation . He continued a member of the corporation till 1863 . He was one of the most influential promoters of the volunteer movement in Newcastle in 1859 , and became lieutenant-colonel of the local regiment , resigning his post in 1868 , and receiving a silver centrepiece valued at £100 as a testimonial from the regiment . He was for some years president of the Newcastle Mechanics ' Institute , and supported many educational and other measures for the benefit of the working classes . After a life of great activity , Fife suffered from stone in the bladder , which was removed by Sir W. Fergusson in 1870 , but he was compelled to retire from practice . On 15 January 1871 he was attacked by paralysis , and died next day at Reedsmouth , North Tyne , aged 75 . He married a Miss Bainbridge , by whom he had several children , including four sons . Personally , Fife was held in warm regard by men of all parties . He was frank , openhearted , and generous , courtly in manner and neat in person . |
| english surgeon sir john fife [PERSON] ( 1795-1871 ) , was an english surgeon [PERSON] . fife [PERSON] was born at newcastle upon tyne [PLACE] in 1795 , his father [PERSON] being a medical man [PERSON] of scottish origin [ABSTRACT ENTITY] , practicing there . after qualifying as a member [PERSON] of the london college [INSTITUTION] of surgeons [UNKNOWN] , he was for a short time [PERIOD] an army assistant-surgeon at woolwich [UNKNOWN] , but returned to newcastle [PLACE] in 1815 , and commenced practice [EVENT] with his father [PERSON] . as a practitioner [PERSON] , and especially as a surgeon [PERSON] , the took a leading position [POSITION] in his town [PLACE] and throughout the northern counties [PLACE] , being remarkable for his punctuality [STATE] and for the long distances [DISTANCE] he would ride in all weathers [NUMBER] . in 1834 he took an active part in founding the newcastle school [INSTITUTION] of medicine [PLACE] , in which he long lectured on surgery [STUDY] , being also surgeon [PERSON] to the newcastle infirmary [PLACE] . he became fellow of the college [INSTITUTION] of surgeons [UNKNOWN] in 1844 . in 1848 , assisted by dr robert mortimer [PERSON] glover , he did the autopsy [PROCESS] on the 15 year [PERIOD] old hannah greener [PERSON] , who had died controversially under the effects [EFFECT] of the then-new drug chloroform [COMPOUND] , the first human death [EVENT] from this cause . politics [ACTION] programme for an 1859 ' birth [EVENT] of burns [PERSON] ' event [EVENT] , held at newcastle-upon-tyne , england [PLACE] , with fife [PERSON] as chairman [PERSON] ( transcription [EVENT] ) fife [PERSON] 's distinction [SOUND] as a local politician [PERSON] was even greater than his mark [PERSON] as a surgeon [PERSON] . he was an advanced liberal [PERSON] , and in his early days [PERIOD] was stigmatized as a chartist [PERSON] . in 1831 he was active in forming the northern political union [PERSON] , which agitated in favour [PERSON] of the reform bill [PERSON] . fife [PERSON] 's stirring speeches [SPEECH] had a great effect [EFFECT] at this time [PERIOD] . in 1835 he was elected one of the first members [PERSON] of the new corporation [INSTITUTION] of newcastle [PLACE] , and was immediately chosen alderman [PERSON] . in 1838-9 he was mayor , and when the chartist [PERSON] outbreak [OCCURRENCE] of july [PERIOD] 1839 took place [PLACE] he displayed conspicuous courage [PERSON] and good judgment [ACT] in suppressing it . for this he was knighted in 1840 . in 1843 he was again mayor , and presided at a great meeting [ACTIVITY] on 22 jan [PLACE] . 1843 , addressed by mr . cobden [PERSON] , in furtherance [ACT] of the anti-corn law agitation . he continued a member [PERSON] of the corporation [INSTITUTION] till 1863 . he was one of the most influential promoters [PERSON] of the volunteer movement [HUMAN GROUP] in newcastle [PLACE] in 1859 , and became lieutenant-colonel of the local regiment [HUMAN GROUP] , resigning his post [EVENT] in 1868 , and receiving a silver centrepiece [CHARACTERISTIC] valued at £100 as a testimonial [PERSON] from the regiment [HUMAN GROUP] . he was for some years president [PERSON] of the newcastle mechanics [PLACE] ' institute [INSTITUTION] , and supported many educational and other measures [MEASURE] for the benefit [EVENT] of the working classes [UNKNOWN] . after a life [EVENT] of great activity [ACTIVITY] , fife [PERSON] suffered from stone [PERSON] in the bladder [INSTANCE] , which was removed by sir w. fergusson [PERSON] in 1870 , but he was compelled to retire from practice [EVENT] . on 15 january [PERIOD] 1871 he was attacked by paralysis [UNKNOWN] , and died next day [PERIOD] at reedsmouth [UNKNOWN] , north tyne [PLACE] , aged 75 . he married a miss bainbridge [PERSON] , by whom he had several children [PERSON] , including four sons [PERSON] . personally , fife [PERSON] was held in warm regard [PERSON] by men [PERSON] of all parties [PERSON] . he was frank , openhearted , and generous , courtly in manner [PERSON] and neat [PERSON] in person [PERSON] . |
| Id | Form | Freq | Tag | Context | Error |
| 1 | fife | 6 | PERSON | english surgeon sir john fife ( 1795-1871 ) , was an english surgeon . | |
| 2 | newcastle | 4 | PLACE | fife was born at newcastle upon tyne in 1795 , his father being a medical man of scottish origin , practicing there . | |
| 3 | surgeon | 3 | PERSON | english surgeon sir john fife ( 1795-1871 ) , was an english surgeon . | |
| 4 | regiment | 2 | HUMAN GROUP | he was one of the most influential promoters of the volunteer movement in newcastle in 1859 , and became lieutenant-colonel of the local regiment , resigning his post in 1868 , and receiving a silver centrepiece valued at £100 as a testimonial from the regiment . | |
| 5 | corporation | 2 | INSTITUTION | in 1835 he was elected one of the first members of the new corporation of newcastle , and was immediately chosen alderman . | |
| 6 | surgeons | 2 | UNKNOWN | after qualifying as a member of the london college of surgeons , he was for a short time an army assistant-surgeon at woolwich , but returned to newcastle in 1815 , and commenced practice with his father . | |
| 7 | time | 2 | PERIOD | after qualifying as a member of the london college of surgeons , he was for a short time an army assistant-surgeon at woolwich , but returned to newcastle in 1815 , and commenced practice with his father . | |
| 8 | practice | 2 | EVENT | after qualifying as a member of the london college of surgeons , he was for a short time an army assistant-surgeon at woolwich , but returned to newcastle in 1815 , and commenced practice with his father . | |
| 9 | member | 2 | PERSON | after qualifying as a member of the london college of surgeons , he was for a short time an army assistant-surgeon at woolwich , but returned to newcastle in 1815 , and commenced practice with his father . | |
| 10 | father | 2 | PERSON | fife was born at newcastle upon tyne in 1795 , his father being a medical man of scottish origin , practicing there . | |
| 11 | days | 1 | PERIOD | he was an advanced liberal , and in his early days was stigmatized as a chartist . | |
| 12 | paralysis | 1 | UNKNOWN | on 15 january 1871 he was attacked by paralysis , and died next day at reedsmouth , north tyne , aged 75 . | |
| 13 | classes | 1 | UNKNOWN | institute , and supported many educational and other measures for the benefit of the working classes . | |
| 14 | jan | 1 | PLACE | in 1843 he was again mayor , and presided at a great meeting on 22 jan . 1843 , addressed by mr . cobden , in furtherance of the anti-corn law agitation . | |
| 15 | london college | 1 | INSTITUTION | after qualifying as a member of the london college of surgeons , he was for a short time an army assistant-surgeon at woolwich , but returned to newcastle in 1815 , and commenced practice with his father . | |
| 16 | woolwich | 1 | UNKNOWN | after qualifying as a member of the london college of surgeons , he was for a short time an army assistant-surgeon at woolwich , but returned to newcastle in 1815 , and commenced practice with his father . | |
| 17 | distances | 1 | DISTANCE | as a practitioner , and especially as a surgeon , the took a leading position in his town and throughout the northern counties , being remarkable for his punctuality and for the long distances he would ride in all weathers . | |
| 18 | day | 1 | PERIOD | on 15 january 1871 he was attacked by paralysis , and died next day at reedsmouth , north tyne , aged 75 . | |
| 19 | anti corn law agitation | 1 | PERSON | ||
| 20 | chartist | 1 | PERSON | he was an advanced liberal , and in his early days was stigmatized as a chartist . | |
| 21 | punctuality | 1 | STATE | as a practitioner , and especially as a surgeon , the took a leading position in his town and throughout the northern counties , being remarkable for his punctuality and for the long distances he would ride in all weathers . | |
| 22 | distinction | 1 | SOUND | fife 's distinction as a local politician was even greater than his mark as a surgeon . | |
| 23 | miss bainbridge | 1 | PERSON | he married a miss bainbridge , by whom he had several children , including four sons . | |
| 24 | judgment | 1 | ACT | in 1838-9 he was mayor , and when the chartist outbreak of july 1839 took place he displayed conspicuous courage and good judgment in suppressing it . | |
| 25 | chairman | 1 | PERSON | programme for an 1859 ' birth of burns ' event , held at newcastle-upon-tyne , england , with fife as chairman ( transcription ) | |
| 26 | sons | 1 | PERSON | he married a miss bainbridge , by whom he had several children , including four sons . | |
| 27 | effects | 1 | EFFECT | glover , he did the autopsy on the 15 year old hannah greener , who had died controversially under the effects of the then-new drug chloroform , the first human death from this cause . | |
| 28 | dr robert mortimer | 1 | PERSON | in 1848 , assisted by dr robert mortimer | |
| 29 | autopsy | 1 | PROCESS | glover , he did the autopsy on the 15 year old hannah greener , who had died controversially under the effects of the then-new drug chloroform , the first human death from this cause . | |
| 30 | measures | 1 | MEASURE | institute , and supported many educational and other measures for the benefit of the working classes . | |
| 31 | post | 1 | EVENT | he was one of the most influential promoters of the volunteer movement in newcastle in 1859 , and became lieutenant-colonel of the local regiment , resigning his post in 1868 , and receiving a silver centrepiece valued at £100 as a testimonial from the regiment . | |
| 32 | death | 1 | EVENT | glover , he did the autopsy on the 15 year old hannah greener , who had died controversially under the effects of the then-new drug chloroform , the first human death from this cause . | |
| 33 | surgeon sir john fife | 1 | PERSON | english surgeon sir john fife ( 1795-1871 ) , was an english surgeon . | |
| 34 | birth | 1 | EVENT | programme for an 1859 ' birth of burns ' event , held at newcastle-upon-tyne , england , with fife as chairman ( transcription ) | |
| 35 | promoters | 1 | PERSON | he was one of the most influential promoters of the volunteer movement in newcastle in 1859 , and became lieutenant-colonel of the local regiment , resigning his post in 1868 , and receiving a silver centrepiece valued at £100 as a testimonial from the regiment . | |
| 36 | place | 1 | PLACE | in 1838-9 he was mayor , and when the chartist outbreak of july 1839 took place he displayed conspicuous courage and good judgment in suppressing it . | |
| 37 | bladder | 1 | INSTANCE | after a life of great activity , fife suffered from stone in the bladder , which was removed by sir w. fergusson in 1870 , but he was compelled to retire from practice . | |
| 38 | institute | 1 | INSTITUTION | institute , and supported many educational and other measures for the benefit of the working classes . | |
| 39 | newcastle upon tyne | 1 | PLACE | fife was born at newcastle upon tyne in 1795 , his father being a medical man of scottish origin , practicing there . | |
| 40 | children | 1 | PERSON | he married a miss bainbridge , by whom he had several children , including four sons . | |
| 41 | effect | 1 | EFFECT | fife 's stirring speeches had a great effect at this time . | |
| 42 | meeting | 1 | ACTIVITY | in 1843 he was again mayor , and presided at a great meeting on 22 jan . 1843 , addressed by mr . cobden , in furtherance of the anti-corn law agitation . | |
| 43 | cobden | 1 | PERSON | in 1843 he was again mayor , and presided at a great meeting on 22 jan . 1843 , addressed by mr . cobden , in furtherance of the anti-corn law agitation . | |
| 44 | favour | 1 | PERSON | in 1831 he was active in forming the northern political union , which agitated in favour of the reform bill . | |
| 45 | practitioner | 1 | PERSON | as a practitioner , and especially as a surgeon , the took a leading position in his town and throughout the northern counties , being remarkable for his punctuality and for the long distances he would ride in all weathers . | |
| 46 | town | 1 | PLACE | as a practitioner , and especially as a surgeon , the took a leading position in his town and throughout the northern counties , being remarkable for his punctuality and for the long distances he would ride in all weathers . | |
| 47 | testimonial | 1 | PERSON | he was one of the most influential promoters of the volunteer movement in newcastle in 1859 , and became lieutenant-colonel of the local regiment , resigning his post in 1868 , and receiving a silver centrepiece valued at £100 as a testimonial from the regiment . | |
| 48 | courage | 1 | PERSON | in 1838-9 he was mayor , and when the chartist outbreak of july 1839 took place he displayed conspicuous courage and good judgment in suppressing it . | |
| 49 | centrepiece | 1 | CHARACTERISTIC | he was one of the most influential promoters of the volunteer movement in newcastle in 1859 , and became lieutenant-colonel of the local regiment , resigning his post in 1868 , and receiving a silver centrepiece valued at £100 as a testimonial from the regiment . | |
| 50 | man | 1 | PERSON | fife was born at newcastle upon tyne in 1795 , his father being a medical man of scottish origin , practicing there . | |
| 51 | life | 1 | EVENT | after a life of great activity , fife suffered from stone in the bladder , which was removed by sir w. fergusson in 1870 , but he was compelled to retire from practice . | |
| 52 | reedsmouth | 1 | UNKNOWN | on 15 january 1871 he was attacked by paralysis , and died next day at reedsmouth , north tyne , aged 75 . | |
| 53 | hannah greener | 1 | PERSON | glover , he did the autopsy on the 15 year old hannah greener , who had died controversially under the effects of the then-new drug chloroform , the first human death from this cause . | |
| 54 | regard | 1 | PERSON | personally , fife was held in warm regard by men of all parties . | |
| 55 | alderman | 1 | PERSON | in 1835 he was elected one of the first members of the new corporation of newcastle , and was immediately chosen alderman . | |
| 56 | assistant surgeon | 1 | PERSON | ||
| 57 | politician | 1 | PERSON | fife 's distinction as a local politician was even greater than his mark as a surgeon . | |
| 58 | activity | 1 | ACTIVITY | after a life of great activity , fife suffered from stone in the bladder , which was removed by sir w. fergusson in 1870 , but he was compelled to retire from practice . | |
| 59 | counties | 1 | PLACE | as a practitioner , and especially as a surgeon , the took a leading position in his town and throughout the northern counties , being remarkable for his punctuality and for the long distances he would ride in all weathers . | |
| 60 | stone | 1 | PERSON | after a life of great activity , fife suffered from stone in the bladder , which was removed by sir w. fergusson in 1870 , but he was compelled to retire from practice . | |
| 61 | members | 1 | PERSON | in 1835 he was elected one of the first members of the new corporation of newcastle , and was immediately chosen alderman . | |
| 62 | medicine | 1 | PLACE | in 1834 he took an active part in founding the newcastle school of medicine , in which he long lectured on surgery , being also surgeon to the newcastle infirmary . | |
| 63 | north tyne | 1 | PLACE | on 15 january 1871 he was attacked by paralysis , and died next day at reedsmouth , north tyne , aged 75 . | |
| 64 | reform bill | 1 | PERSON | in 1831 he was active in forming the northern political union , which agitated in favour of the reform bill . | |
| 65 | neat | 1 | PERSON | he was frank , openhearted , and generous , courtly in manner and neat in person . | |
| 66 | weathers | 1 | NUMBER | as a practitioner , and especially as a surgeon , the took a leading position in his town and throughout the northern counties , being remarkable for his punctuality and for the long distances he would ride in all weathers . | |
| 67 | manner | 1 | PERSON | he was frank , openhearted , and generous , courtly in manner and neat in person . | |
| 68 | mark | 1 | PERSON | fife 's distinction as a local politician was even greater than his mark as a surgeon . | |
| 69 | speeches | 1 | SPEECH | fife 's stirring speeches had a great effect at this time . | |
| 70 | liberal | 1 | PERSON | he was an advanced liberal , and in his early days was stigmatized as a chartist . | |
| 71 | volunteer movement | 1 | HUMAN GROUP | he was one of the most influential promoters of the volunteer movement in newcastle in 1859 , and became lieutenant-colonel of the local regiment , resigning his post in 1868 , and receiving a silver centrepiece valued at £100 as a testimonial from the regiment . | |
| 72 | newcastle mechanics | 1 | PLACE | he was for some years president of the newcastle mechanics ' | |
| 73 | year | 1 | PERIOD | glover , he did the autopsy on the 15 year old hannah greener , who had died controversially under the effects of the then-new drug chloroform , the first human death from this cause . | |
| 74 | burns | 1 | PERSON | programme for an 1859 ' birth of burns ' event , held at newcastle-upon-tyne , england , with fife as chairman ( transcription ) | |
| 75 | surgery | 1 | STUDY | in 1834 he took an active part in founding the newcastle school of medicine , in which he long lectured on surgery , being also surgeon to the newcastle infirmary . | |
| 76 | politics | 1 | ACTION | politics | |
| 77 | transcription | 1 | EVENT | programme for an 1859 ' birth of burns ' event , held at newcastle-upon-tyne , england , with fife as chairman ( transcription ) | |
| 78 | newcastle infirmary | 1 | PLACE | in 1834 he took an active part in founding the newcastle school of medicine , in which he long lectured on surgery , being also surgeon to the newcastle infirmary . | |
| 79 | event | 1 | EVENT | programme for an 1859 ' birth of burns ' event , held at newcastle-upon-tyne , england , with fife as chairman ( transcription ) | |
| 80 | outbreak | 1 | OCCURRENCE | in 1838-9 he was mayor , and when the chartist outbreak of july 1839 took place he displayed conspicuous courage and good judgment in suppressing it . | |
| 81 | newcastle school | 1 | INSTITUTION | in 1834 he took an active part in founding the newcastle school of medicine , in which he long lectured on surgery , being also surgeon to the newcastle infirmary . | |
| 82 | men | 1 | PERSON | personally , fife was held in warm regard by men of all parties . | |
| 83 | northern political union | 1 | PERSON | in 1831 he was active in forming the northern political union , which agitated in favour of the reform bill . | |
| 84 | lieutenant colonel | 1 | PERSON | ||
| 85 | origin | 1 | ABSTRACT ENTITY | fife was born at newcastle upon tyne in 1795 , his father being a medical man of scottish origin , practicing there . | |
| 86 | england | 1 | PLACE | programme for an 1859 ' birth of burns ' event , held at newcastle-upon-tyne , england , with fife as chairman ( transcription ) | |
| 87 | furtherance | 1 | ACT | in 1843 he was again mayor , and presided at a great meeting on 22 jan . 1843 , addressed by mr . cobden , in furtherance of the anti-corn law agitation . | |
| 88 | college | 1 | INSTITUTION | after qualifying as a member of the london college of surgeons , he was for a short time an army assistant-surgeon at woolwich , but returned to newcastle in 1815 , and commenced practice with his father . | |
| 89 | drug chloroform | 1 | COMPOUND | glover , he did the autopsy on the 15 year old hannah greener , who had died controversially under the effects of the then-new drug chloroform , the first human death from this cause . | |
| 90 | january | 1 | PERIOD | on 15 january 1871 he was attacked by paralysis , and died next day at reedsmouth , north tyne , aged 75 . | |
| 91 | parties | 1 | PERSON | personally , fife was held in warm regard by men of all parties . | |
| 92 | position | 1 | POSITION | as a practitioner , and especially as a surgeon , the took a leading position in his town and throughout the northern counties , being remarkable for his punctuality and for the long distances he would ride in all weathers . | |
| 93 | benefit | 1 | EVENT | institute , and supported many educational and other measures for the benefit of the working classes . | |
| 94 | sir w. fergusson | 1 | PERSON | after a life of great activity , fife suffered from stone in the bladder , which was removed by sir w. fergusson in 1870 , but he was compelled to retire from practice . | |
| 95 | person | 1 | PERSON | he was frank , openhearted , and generous , courtly in manner and neat in person . | |
| 96 | tyne | 1 | PLACE | fife was born at newcastle upon tyne in 1795 , his father being a medical man of scottish origin , practicing there . | |
| 97 | july | 1 | PERIOD | in 1838-9 he was mayor , and when the chartist outbreak of july 1839 took place he displayed conspicuous courage and good judgment in suppressing it . | |
| 98 | years president | 1 | PERSON | he was for some years president of the newcastle mechanics ' |
| Categoría | Objetos |
| PERSON |
alderman anti corn law agitation assistant surgeon burns chairman chartist children cobden courage dr robert mortimer father favour fife hannah greener liberal lieutenant colonel man manner mark member members men miss bainbridge neat northern political union parties person politician practitioner promoters reform bill regard sir w. fergusson sons stone surgeon surgeon sir john fife testimonial years president |
| PLACE |
counties england jan medicine newcastle newcastle infirmary newcastle mechanics newcastle upon tyne north tyne place town tyne |
| EVENT |
benefit birth death event life post practice transcription |
| PERIOD |
day days january july time year |
| INSTITUTION |
college corporation institute london college newcastle school |
| ACT |
furtherance judgment |
| EFFECT |
effect effects |
| ACTIVITY |
activity meeting |
| HUMAN GROUP |
regiment volunteer movement |
| OCCURRENCE |
outbreak |
| INSTANCE |
bladder |
| POSITION |
position |
| DISTANCE |
distances |
| CHARACTERISTIC |
centrepiece |
| STUDY |
surgery |
| ACTION |
politics |
| STATE |
punctuality |
| COMPOUND |
drug chloroform |
| SPEECH |
speeches |
| MEASURE |
measures |
| ABSTRACT ENTITY |
origin |
| SOUND |
distinction |
| NUMBER |
weathers |
| PROCESS |
autopsy |