Person Vaux; Sir; Theodore de (c 1628 - 1694); physician Vaux Theodore de Sir physician Theodore De Vaux c 1628 - 1694 British Male 26 May 1694 16940526 Burial: Isleworth church, Middlesex, England, Europe

Physician Education: Padua (MD 1655); Incorporated at Oxford (1668) Career: Physician to Charles II and Queen Catherine Honours: Kt 1665 Memberships: Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (1664) Parents: Thomas de Vaux Married: 2) Judith de Vaux Little is known about de Vaux's personal or professional life or background. His activities within the Royal Society do indicate that his interests went beyond his occupation and interests as a physician and he seemed invested in certain processes linked to manufacture, such as dyeing or the production of clay. Royal Society roles: Council: 1668-1669; 1671-1672; 1678; 1680 Committee and panels: Committee for auditing the Treasurer's accounts (1669; 1672) Fellow 10/05/1665 John Wilkins Brought in papers by his godfather and fellow physician Sir Theodore de Mayerne (1665); Presented own papers and observations on dyeing and wood (c1666); Correspondent with Joseph Walsh relating to the use and making of clay (1660s); Asked to contribute to the building of a Society college (1668) Sources: Bulloch's Roll; Foster; Hunter; Munk's roll Notes: De Vaux was first proposed for membership of the Society on 13 March 1661, prior to the Society receiving its Royal Charter, and was not officially elected FRS of the incorporated Royal Society until the date stated above (10 May 1665). Elections and proposals like de Vaux's that predated the 1663 charter were no longer recognised. The date of any subsequent election is given in this database as the official election date. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa 1996 ISBN 0-9696035-3-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 RCN: R64970 https://pictures.royalsociety.org/results?mi_search_type=adv&mi_adv_search=yes&adv_person_id=AUTH8707 c 1628 - 26 May 1694 The past Fellows entries are under continuous revision. If you have queries or additional information to contribute, please contact Library@royalsociety.org. Content in external sources is not controlled by the Royal Society and historical sources may include content that is now unacceptable. Reviewed on 11/02/2022 as part of the Name Authority Project update. NA5627 21/11/2001 Andyg Pmab 19/01/2026 RS_NET\VirginiaM Yes c814db2d-f596-4f11-a99b-3a4846885f0c