Sir Jonathan Wathen Waller (né Phipps), Bt
(1769-1853), Landowner, physician and eye surgeon; oculist to King George IIISitter in 1 portrait
Sir Jonathan Wathen Waller (né Phipps), Bt
by Unknown artist
hand-coloured lithograph, 19th century
NPG D38014
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Osmund Bullock
16 June 2017, 02:23
Sir Jonathan Wathen Waller (originally Phipps), 1st Bart, GCH (1769-1853) was rather more than just a landowner: he was an eye surgeon, and oculist (and "lifelong friend") to King George III and three of his sons, including George IV & William IV - he was a main attendant at George IV's bedside for several days as the King lay dying. He was created a Baronet in 1814, a Knight of the Royal Guelphic Order in 1824 (rising to Knight Grand Cross in 1830), and was appointed a Groom of the Bedchamber by William IV the year after his accession.