Sir Sydney Russell-Wells, FRCP (25 September 1869 – 14 July 1924) was a British physicianWho was Who 1897–2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 and politician. He served as Member of Parliament for London University from 1922 until 1924, as a Unionist.
Early life He was born in London and attended Dorset County School.British Medical Journal 19 July 19 2(3316):134 Accessed 10 August 2012 He graduated from University College London with a BSc in 1889 and then studied medicine at St George's Hospital.
Career
Medicine He was House Surgeon, House Physician and Registrar at St George's Hospital, then based at Hyde Park Corner in central London. He was then physician at the Seaman's Hospital, Greenwich and later at the National Hospital for Diseases of the Heart.BMJ obituary Accessed 10 August 2012 He was Vice Chancellor of the University of London from 1919 to 1922.
Politics He served as Member of ParliamentThe Public Whip for London University from 1922 until 1924,Hansard sitting as a Unionist.
Honours In 1921, he was appointed Knight Bachelor (Kt).The Times, Saturday, 4 June 1921; pg. 10; Issue 42738; col D Birthday Honours. Three New Peers., 16 Baronets; Over 50 Knights
See also List of Vice-Chancellors of the University of London London University (UK Parliament constituency)
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