Background
The eldest son of William Munk, an ironmonger, and his wife Jane Kenward, he was born on 24 September 1816 at Battle, Sussex, and after education at University College, London, graduated Doctor of Medicine
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William Munk
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Career
At the University of Leiden in 1837. He began practice in London in September 1837, and in 1844 he became a licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians of London, and in 1854 a fellowship In 1857 he was elected the Harveian librarian of the college, and held office till his death.
He became a Roman Catholic in 1842, and from 1857 to 1865 was the medical adviser of Cardinal Wiseman.
He was elected physician to the Smallpox Hospital in February 1853, and held office there for forty years. When Prince Arthur had smallpox at Greenwich in October 1867 he was called in consultation.
He long resided at 40 Finsbury Square, London, enjoyed a considerable practice, and died there on 20 December 1898. He was of short stature.
Membership
He was for many years an active member of the committee of the London Library.
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December 26, 1898 (aged 82)