Background
He was the son of Robert Leeson of Nottingham, and was educated at King"s Cliffe school, Hammersmith, and Repton School.
He was the son of Robert Leeson of Nottingham, and was educated at King"s Cliffe school, Hammersmith, and Repton School.
Leeson studied medicine at Street Thomas"s Hospital in London, and graduated Doctor of Medicine
His name is now known for a piece of optical apparatus. He matriculated at Caius College, Cambridge in 1822, graduating Bachelor of Arts in 1826, and Master of Arts in 1829. in 1840, at the University of Oxford. From 1840 to 1852 he acted as physician and lecturer on Chemistry and Forensic Medicine, at Street Thomas"son
He was Treasurer of the Cavendish Society, set up in 1846 to print chemical works.
And was elected Fellow of the Royal Society in 1849. He belonged also to the Royal College of Physicians. and the Chemical Society.
Leeson retired to the Isle of Wight, and a villa at Pulpit Rock near Bonchurch. He owned and developed other properties in the area.
Royal Society.