James Lind
- January 10, 2024
- Doctor
Quick Facts
| Full Name | James Lind |
| Occupation | Doctor |
| Date Of Birth | Oct 4, 1716(1716-10-04) |
| Age | 308 |
| Date Of Death | July 13, 1794, Gosport, United Kingdom |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Horoscope | Libra |
James Lind Biography
| Name | James Lind |
| Birthday | Oct 4 |
| Birth Year | 1716 |
| Place Of Birth | Scotland |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Spouse | Isabella Dickie |
| Children(s) | James Lind, John Lind |
James Lind is one of the most popular and richest Doctor who was born on October 4, 1716 in Scotland, United Kingdom. Scottish physician who helped to pioneer a scurvy treatment with the use of citrus fruit.
His scurvy treatments were used on Captain Cook ‘s famed voyages.
He fathered two sons, John and James.
James Lind Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Doctor |
| House | Living in own house. |
James Lind is one of the richest Doctor from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Lind 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He earned his MD from Edinburgh University in 1748.
He improved sailing conditions by encouraging cleaner living conditions and sea water distillation.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is James Lind Dating?
According to our records, James Lind married to Isabella Dickie. As of December 1, 2023, James Lind’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
James Ranked on the list of most popular Doctor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. James Lind celebrates birthday on October 4 of every year.
What did James Lind discover?
James Lind is remembered as the man who helped to conquer a killer disease. His reported experiment on board a naval ship in 1747 showed that oranges and lemons were a cure for scurvy.
What was James Lind's main contribution to the history of epidemiology?
James Lind FRSE FRCPE
Profession| Military surgeon
Who is James Lind and why is he famous?
James Lind (4 October 1716 – 13 July 1794) was a Scottish physician. He was a pioneer of naval hygiene in the Royal Navy. By conducting the first ever clinical trial, he developed the theory that citrus fruits cured scurvy. His work advanced the practice of preventive medicine and improved nutrition.
Who invented the scurvy vaccine?
James Lind was the son of an Edinburgh merchant and became a medical apprentice in the city before joining the Royal Navy as a surgeon’s mate in the late 1730s.
What did sailors eat scurvy?
Scurvy, a disease caused by a lack of dietary ascorbic acid (vitamin C), debilitated sailors after just a few months at sea without fresh provisions. Citrus juice was discovered to cure the disease long before vitamin C was identified as the essential nutrient in the fruit.