Robert Keate


Robert Keate FRCS was a noted British surgeon, and Serjeant-Surgeon to King William IV and Queen Victoria.

Early life

He was born in Laverton, Somerset, the fourth son of William Keate, rector of Laverton, and brother of John Keate, headmaster of Eton College. Keate was educated at Bath Grammar School.

Personal life

Keate had four daughters and two sons. His son, Robert William Keate, was in turn Governor of Trinidad, Governor of Natal, and Governor of the Gold Coast.

Publications

Keate wrote only two papers: –