James Lind

Scottish physician and pioneer of naval hygiene

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Person

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Trattato dello scorbuto

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An essay on diseases incidental to Europeans in hot climates. With the method of preventing their fatal consequences To which is added, an appendix concerning intermittent fevers. To the whole is annexed a simple and easy way to render sea water fresh, and to prevent a scarcity of provisions in long voyages at sea

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An essay on the most effectual means of preserving the health of seamen, in the Royal Navy

Citizenship

Kingdom of Great Britain

Birthdate

October 4, 1716

Date of Death

July 13, 1794

Educated at

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Royal High School, Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

ISNI

0000000083436619

Occupation

Open Library ID

OL1171801A

Birthplace

Edinburgh

Place of Death

Gosport

VIAF

52473197

Wikidata ID

Q709525

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