Person Bernard; Charles (1650 - 1710); surgeon Bernard Charles surgeon 1650 - 1710 British Male Waddon, Surrey, England c 1650 1650 Longleat House, Wiltshire, England 9 October 1710 17101009 Baptism: (7 August 1652) Burial: Church of Longbridge Deverill, Warminster, Wiltshire, England

Surgeon Career: Apprenticed to Henry Boone, surgeon, for seven years and upon completion of his apprenticeship he was admitted a freeman of the Barber–Surgeons' Company in December (1677); Surgeon to the CharterhouseSurgeon (1679); St Bartholomew's Hospital, London (1686); Sergeant-Surgeon to Queen Anne (1702); known for his skill in surgery and his desire never to operate unnecessarily; collected a fine library which was sold after his death. Memberships: Barber Surgeons' Company (Master 1703) Parents: Revd Dr Samuel Bernard (1590/91–1657) and Elizabeth (1608/9–1705) Siblings: Francis Bernard Spouse: Susanna Gardner Children: Charles, Susan, Elizabeth, and Mary Became the leading surgeon of his day gaining a reputation for excellency in operating. A notable success was Benjamin (later Bishop) Hoadly, whose leg he saved when other surgeons recommended amputation. Royal Society roles: Council: 1697 Fellow 30/11/1696 Sources: Bulloch's Roll; DNB; Hunter Notes: Proposed by Sir Hans Sloane 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 https://pictures.royalsociety.org/results?mi_search_type=adv&mi_adv_search=yes&adv_person_id=AUTH780 1650 - 1711 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 11/01/2024 as part of the Name Authority Project update NA5634 21/11/2001 Andyg pmab 12/03/2026 RS_NET\VirginiaM Yes a6cf1527-c51a-40ac-bfd4-ede63bb064a0