Fulke Rose

Fulke Rose
Born10 April 1644
Mickleton, Gloucestershire, England
Diedburied 29 March 1694 (aged 49)
London, England
OccupationLand-owner/Slave-owner in Jamaica
Medical career
ProfessionPhysician
Notable worksTreated Henry Morgan

Fulke Rose (10 April 1644 – c. March 1694) was an English physician and early colonist of Jamaica. He was one of the principal buyers in Jamaica of slaves taken by the Royal African Company and had extensive land-holdings on the island. He continued to practice medicine in Jamaica and with Hans Sloane attended the former privateer Henry Morgan towards the end of Morgan's life.

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