Thomas Skinner (historical writer)

Thomas Skinner (1629? – 1679) was a Colchester physician and historical writer.

Skinner was probably the son of Nicholas Skinner, who was educated at Bishops Stortford and was admitted sizar of St. John's College, Cambridge, on 29 May 1646, at the age of sixteen. He proceeded doctor of medicine from St. John's College, Oxford, on 17 July 1672, and is described as sometime of Cambridge University. Skinner practised at Colchester, and is stated to have been "physician to [George Monck] Duke of Albemarle, when residing at New Hall in Essex", He was buried at St. Mary's, Colchester, on 8 August 1679.