Edward Jenner
- January 8, 2024
- Doctor
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Edward Jenner |
| Occupation | Doctor |
| Date Of Birth | May 17, 1749(1749-05-17) |
| Age | 275 |
| Date Of Death | January 26, 1823, Berkeley, United Kingdom |
| Birthplace | England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Edward Jenner Biography
| Name | Edward Jenner |
| Birthday | May 17 |
| Birth Year | 1749 |
| Place Of Birth | England |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Spouse | Catharine Kingscote |
| Children(s) | Catherine Fitzhardinge Jenner, Edward Robert Jenner, Robert Fitzhardinge Jenner |
Edward Jenner is one of the most popular and richest Doctor who was born on May 17, 1749 in England, England, United Kingdom. English scientist who was responsible for coming up with the smallpox vaccine and who became known as the father of immunology.
He and Jonas Salk are both known for their world-changing vaccines.
Growing up, he was the second youngest of nine children.
Edward Jenner Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Doctor |
| House | Living in own house. |
Edward Jenner is one of the richest Doctor from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Edward Jenner 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He worked as a surgeon’s apprentice for most of his childhood.
Throughout time, his work has saved more lives than any other doctor or scientist.
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Who is Edward Jenner Dating?
According to our records, Edward Jenner married to Catharine Kingscote. As of December 1, 2023, Edward Jenner’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Edward Ranked on the list of most popular Doctor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Edward Jenner celebrates birthday on May 17 of every year.
Who was Edward Jenner and what did he discover?
Edward Jenner (Figure 1) is well known around the world for his innovative contribution to immunization and the ultimate eradication of smallpox (2).
How did Edward Jenner discover the smallpox vaccine?
The basis for vaccination began in 1796 when the English doctor Edward Jenner noticed that milkmaids who had gotten cowpox were protected from smallpox. Jenner also knew about variolation and guessed that exposure to cowpox could be used to protect against smallpox.
How did Edward Jenner cure smallpox?
The smallpox vaccine , introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796, was the first successful vaccine to be developed. He observed that milkmaids who previously had caught cowpox did not catch smallpox and showed that inoculated vaccinia protected against inoculated variola virus.
Why was Edward Jenner so important?
Jenner, a country physician, invented vaccination with cowpox to replace the fearful dangers of inoculation with smallpox. This development resulted in immunity to smallpox and ushered in the era of preventive measures for contagious diseases (World Health News. May 1980).
Who invented the first vaccine ever?
Edward Jenner is considered the founder of vaccinology in the West in 1796, after he inoculated a 13 year-old-boy with vaccinia virus (cowpox), and demonstrated immunity to smallpox. In 1798, the first smallpox vaccine was developed.