Physician, botanist, herbalist, astrologer and writer. Probably born at Ockley, Surrey. In about 1635 left Cambridge and came to London. This was prompted by the death of his intended. On her way to the appointed meeting for their elopement she was struck by lightening. For more relevant information about Culpeper see the picture source, Spitalfields Life. Died aged 38 at Red Lion House.
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