Quotes:Elliotson, John

Zirkoff, Boris

Elliotson, John. English physician, b. at London, Oct. 29, 1791; d. there July 29, 1868. After some years of private education, entered Jesus College, Cambridge, and became m.d., 1821. Prof, of the practice of medicine in Univ, of London, 1831. Popular lecturer and specialist in research on drugs. Founder of the Phrenological Society, and Pres, of the Royal Medical and Chirurgical Soc. of London. Became ardent student of mesmerism and held séances at his home. His belief in the reality of mesmerism led to differences between him and the Medical Council of the University, resulting in his resignation in Dec., 1838. He was one of the most eminent physicians of the day. Author of: Lumleian Lectures, 1830; Principles and Practice of Medicine, 1839. Established the Zoist, a magazine recording effects produced by mesmerism (13 vols.).

Source: Boris de Zirkoff, «H. P. Blavatsky Collected Writings», vol. 2, p. 528

Elliotson, John. English physician, b. at Southwark, London, Oct. 29, 1791; d. in London, July 29, 1868. Studied medicine at Edinburgh, Cambridge and London. Prof, at London University and, 1834, physician to University Hospital. His interest in mesmerism eventually brought him into collision with the medical committee of the hospital, and he resigned in 1838. Founded, 1849, a hospital of mesmerism. Contributed many papers to the Transactions of the Medico-Chirurgical Society and was founder of the Phrenological Society.

Source: Boris de Zirkoff, «H. P. Blavatsky Collected Writings», vol. 4, p. 646