BOFFAET, John

Physicians and Irregular Medical Practitioners in London 1550-1640 Database. Originally published by Centre for Metropolitan History, London, 2004.

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Margaret Pelling, Frances White, 'BOFFAET, John', in Physicians and Irregular Medical Practitioners in London 1550-1640 Database(London, 2004), British History Online https://prod.british-history.ac.uk/no-series/london-physicians/1550-1640/boffaet-john [accessed 2 April 2025].

Margaret Pelling, Frances White, 'BOFFAET, John', in Physicians and Irregular Medical Practitioners in London 1550-1640 Database(London, 2004), British History Online, accessed April 2, 2025, https://prod.british-history.ac.uk/no-series/london-physicians/1550-1640/boffaet-john.

Margaret Pelling, Frances White. "BOFFAET, John". Physicians and Irregular Medical Practitioners in London 1550-1640 Database. (London, 2004), British History Online. Web. 2 April 2025. https://prod.british-history.ac.uk/no-series/london-physicians/1550-1640/boffaet-john.

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John BOFFAET

Biography

Name John BOFFAET
Gender Male
Period of medical practice 1573-1593
Place of birth sounds foreign
Other notes Arraigned 1583. Friend of Sir Lionel Duckett, alderman. ?Same as 99 BONEVIAT?

Censorial hearings

23 Dec 1583
Entry B was accused of a 'bold and wrongful practice of medicine'. He had been imprisoned. Sir Lionel Duckett, alderman, petitioned for his release and offered a pledge for his good behaviour in future.
Pressure applied by College yes
Action taken Released, Sir Lionel Duckett as surety.
Verdict guilty
Sentence Imprisoned and released upon surety
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