Francis Richard Charteris 1818 - 1914
Francis Richard Charteris 10th Earl of Wemyss GCVO 1818 – 1914 known between 1853 and 1883 as Lord Elcho, was a British Whig politician.
Francis Richard Charteris developed an interest in the alternative medical practice of Homeopathy, even becoming President of the London Homeopathic Hospital until his death.
‘His Lordship, who was 96 on his last birthday wrote with his own hand, under date March 12, 1914: “I wish all success to Homeopathy, to which I attach my physical well-being in a great measure. When I was 90 I was asked to what I attributed my well-being at that late period of life.
My answer was ‘To parentage and moderation.’ I should have added ‘AND HOMEOPATHY.’ with which I have been treated since I was 20.” [The Right Hon. The Earl of Wemyss and March, President of the London Homeopathic Hospital).
Francis Richard Charteris befriended Mary Augusta Ward by arranging for a homeopathic remedy to be sent to her sick child. They remained friends for many years as a result.
Francis Richard Charteris was an active supporter of homeopathy his whole life. Charteris assisted helpful legislation through Parliament (as in 1858):
In America, Francis Richard Charteris advocated vetinary homeopathy and his wife was also active in support of homeopathy.
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