Pernell (healer)

Pernell (known to be alive in 1350), was an English healer. She helped her physician husband, Thomas de Rasyn in their healing 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.The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science: L-Z, edited by Marilyn Bailey Ogilvie and Joy Dorothy Harvey Their medical skills were respected by people of the time.

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Category:14th century in England
Category:14th-century people