John Foulke (1757–1796)

John Foulke (1757–1796) was an American physician and Quaker. Foulke was born into the Quaker family of Mary and Judah Foulke in Philadelphia. He began his studies at the College of Philadelphia, graduating with his M.D. in 1780. That same year, he sailed with George Fox to Europe to continue his education, arriving in Paris with a recommendation letter addressed to Benjamin Franklin, America’s Minister to France at that time. Foulke then visited Germany, Holland, and London after the Revolutionary War. He is buried in the Friends Arch Street Meeting House Burial Ground in Philadelphia.

John Foulke (1757–1796)

John Foulke (1757–1796) was an American physician and Quaker. Foulke was born into the Quaker family of Mary and Judah Foulke in Philadelphia. He began his studies at the College of Philadelphia, graduating with his M.D. in 1780. That same year, he sailed with George Fox to Europe to continue his education, arriving in Paris with a recommendation letter addressed to Benjamin Franklin, America’s Minister to France at that time. Foulke then visited Germany, Holland, and London after the Revolutionary War. He is buried in the Friends Arch Street Meeting House Burial Ground in Philadelphia.