About James Hervey
Lived 1751 – 1824 (aged 72–73). James Hervey was a British physician and immunologist.
James Hervey (c. 1751 in London – 1824) was an English physician and pioneer of smallpox vaccination in London.
After education at a school at Northampton and then at home under a private tutor, He graduated there A.B. 1771, A.M. 1774, M.B. 1777, and M.D. 1781. Hervey was elected physician to Guy's Hospital in 1779, was admitted as a candidate of the Royal College of Physicians in 1781, and was elected F.R.C.P. in 1782. He regularly practised for some years at Tunbridge Wells during the summer season.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped James Hervey's
Frequently asked questions
Who was James Hervey?
English physician
When was James Hervey born?
James Hervey was born in 1751.
When did James Hervey die?
James Hervey died in 1824.
What was James Hervey's occupation?
James Hervey was a physician and immunologist.
What nationality was James Hervey?
James Hervey was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Hervey (physician)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Hervey. https://biography.guide/james-hervey/
MLA: "James Hervey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-hervey/.
Chicago: "James Hervey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-hervey/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:04 UTC