About John Curry
Lived 1702 – 1780 (aged 77–78). John Curry was a historian.
John Curry (born in the first quarter of the eighteenth century in Dublin, Ireland; died 1780 also in Dublin, Ireland) was an Irish doctor of medicine, historian, and Roman Catholic activist. Curry was one of the founders of the Irish Catholic Committee.
Life
Curry studied medicine at Paris and Reims, then returned to Dublin to practise his profession.
In 1743, Curry published the first of two early books on the nature of fever.
Selected publications
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Curry?
Irish medical doctor, historian, and Roman Catholic activist
When was John Curry born?
John Curry was born in 1702.
When did John Curry die?
John Curry died in 1780.
What was John Curry's occupation?
John Curry was a historian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Curry (historian)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Curry. https://biography.guide/john-curry-historian/
MLA: "John Curry." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-curry-historian/.
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