Published 4 November 2009, doi:10.1136/bmj.b4463
Cite this as: BMJ 2009;339:b4463

Obituaries

Jehoiada John Brown

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Jehoiada John Brown ("Joyda") was a well known and highly respected physician and clinical scientist, who worked in the Medical Research Council Blood Pressure Unit in the Western Infirmary in Glasgow from 1967 until he retired in 1992. He had a high international reputation for his clinical practice, which was informed by research based observations, and, equally importantly, for the warmth and generousity of his nature.

Joyda was born in Croescyceiliog, South Wales. He was intensely proud of his Welsh heritage and upbringing, and his adult persona reflected the values instilled during his formative years. His father was a cabinet maker and prominent in local government. It was this heritage of craftsmanship and public service, set against a background of Welsh non-conformism, that shaped his character, exemplified by hard work, precision of thought and deed, and a wish to serve others.

He attended West Monmouthshire Grammar School, where he excelled . . . [Full text of this article]

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