Charles Cameron (physician)
| Sir Charles Cameron, C.B. | |
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| Born | 16 July 1830 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 27 February 1921 Dublin |
| Citizenship | Irish |
| Fields | Public health, medical hygiene, chemical analysis |
| Institutions | Dr Steevens' Hospital, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin Corporation |
| Known for | Head of the Public Health Department of Dublin Corporation for over 50 years. |
Sir Charles Alexander Cameron, CB (16 July 1830 – 27 February 1921) was an Irish physician, chemist and writer prominent in the adoption of medical hygiene. For over fifty years he had charge of the Public Health Department of Dublin Corporation.
Cameron was born 1830 in Dublin, Ireland, the son of Captain Ewen Cameron of Scotland and Belinda Smith of County Cavan. He was descended from Clan Cameron of Lochiel.
He received his early education in chemistry and pharmaceutical chemistry in Dublin. In 1852 he was elected professor to the newly founded Dublin Chemical Society, while continuing to study medicine at several schools and hospitals in Dublin. In 1854 he went to Germany where he graduated in philosophy and medicine. While there he published his translations of German poems and songs.
Upon his return to Ireland he became scientific advisor to the Irish government in criminal cases and over the years took part in many notable trials, including those relating to the Phoenix Park Murders. In 1862 he became public analyst for the City of Dublin, which position was later extended to 23 counties in Ireland. In 1867 he was elected Professor of Hygiene in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He was also lecturer in chemistry in Dr Steevens' Hospital and the Ledwich School of Medicine, succeeding Dr. Maxwell Simpson, and retained these positions until 1874.
From 1858 to 1863 he was editor and part proprietor of the Agricultural Review, in which he wrote hundreds of articles on various subjects. In 1860–62, he was also editor of the Dublin Hospital Gazette and afterwards published many reports upon public health to the Dublin Journal of Medical Science. At this time he was in contact with many agricultural associations both in Ireland and abroad and received a number of awards and tributes.
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