Ballard, Edward, 1820-1897

Edward Ballard, born in Islington in 1820, studied at University College medical school, London (MB 1843, MD 1844). He was a medical tutor at University College from 1853 until his death, but also held a number of public health appointments, including medical officer of health in Islington, 1859-1871, and medical officer of the local government board, 1871-1892. His publications included works relating to digestion and diseases of the abdomen.

From the guide to the An explanation and discussion of the rational formulae of the principal classes of inorganic salts: prize essay, University College, London, by Edward Ballard, 1839-1840, (GB 206 Leeds University Library)