Entries for the tag ‘Jurin, James (1684-1750)’
Scientist and physician, particularly remembered for his early work in capillary action and in the epidemiology of smallpox vaccination. 
- 16 December 1722: Thomas Nettleton of Halifax recounts to James Jurin his success in inoculating against smallpox
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