John Partridge

John Partridge (1644 – c. 1714) was an English astrologer, the author and publisher of a number of astrological almanacs and books. Life Partridge was born 18 January 1644 (OS) in East Sheen, Surrey, and died in either 1714 or 1715. Although starting out in life humbly enough (he was working as a shoemaker in Covent Garden around 1680), Partridge managed to teach himself enough Latin, Greek, Hebrew and astrology to enroll at Leyden University, Holland. He graduated in Medicine and by 1682 was styling himself "Physician to his Majesty". Although he was one of the sworn physicians of the court, he apparently never attended nor received any salary.