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John Huxham

(b. 1692, Harberton, Devon – d. Aug. 11, 1768, Plymouth, Devon )

Gender: M

John Huxham (1692-1768) was a physician from Devon. He was elected Fellow of the Royal Society in 1739, published An Essay on Fevers and their Various Fevers in 1750, and received the Copley medal in 1755.

Also known as:

  • Dr Huxham
  • Dr John Huxham

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