James Jurin
Physician, Academic
1684 – 1750
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Who was James Jurin?
James Jurin FRS MA FRCP MD was an English scientist and physician, particularly remembered for his early work in capillary action and in the epidemiology of smallpox vaccination. He was a staunch proponent of the work of Sir Isaac Newton and often used his gift for satire in Newton's defence.
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- Born
- Dec 15, 1684
London - Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Education
- Trinity College, Cambridge
- Lived in
- England
- Died
- Mar 29, 1750
London
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on July 23, 2013
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