Pernell (healer)

Pernell (floruit 1350), was an English healer.

She assisted her physician husband, Thomas de Rasyn in their professional practice. The couple was accused of causing the death of a miller in 1350, but was freed by a royal pardon and allowed to continue their practice. Their medical skills were respected by people of the time.^[1]

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^ The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science: L-Z, edited by Marilyn Bailey Ogilvie and Joy Dorothy Harvey

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[1] The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science: L-Z, edited by Marilyn Bailey Ogilvie and Joy Dorothy Harvey

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