Robert Knox

Abstract

The untimely death, on September 21, of Dr. Robert Knox, in his sixtyfirst year, inflicts a heavy loss on British radiology. Knox was in the very front rank of his profession, and had come to occupy a unique position in the esteem and affection of X-ray workers, both in this country and abroad. Few men have held higher ideals and so unremittingly endeavoured to live up to them. Robert Knox was born in Leith, and received his medical education at Edinburgh and Guy's Hospital. He graduated M.B., C.M.Ed, in 1892, and proceeded M.D. five years later. In 1898 he obtained the diplomas M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., the M.R.C.P. in 1926, and the D.M.R.E.Camb. in 1925. He settled in Highgate in 1894, and by sheer hard work and ability built up a large and successful practice. During that time he took an interest in local affairs and served on the Hornsey Borough Council, where his medical knowledge proved of great advantage to the community. He received the appointment of clinical assistant in the pathological department at the Royal Northern Hospital, where he became associated with Sir Thomas Horder. Knox's foresight stood him in good stead when the X rays were discovered. He at once took up the study of radiology, and later proceeded, whilst still in general practice, to establish himself in Harley Street as a consultant in this science. Presently he devoted himself wholly to the subject.