Educated at Jesus College, Cambridge; AB 1816, AM 1819, MD 1826. Spent time in Italy following his studies.

Physician at St George's Hospital 1828-1846. Lecturer in materia medica.

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians 1827. Metropolitan commissioner in lunacy 1836. Used opium in his treatments.

Died 16 Apr 1866 of a disease of stomach and liver.