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Theophilus Thompson

1807 – 1860

English physician

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Lived 1807 – 1860 (aged 52). Theophilus Thompson was a British physician, known for Influenza, List of Fellows of the Royal Society S,T,U,V and Tuberculosis.

Theophilus Thompson, M.D., F.R.S. (1807–1860) was a London physician of the Victorian era known for his writings on tuberculosis and influenza.

Biography

Early life Thompson was born on 20 September 1807 at Islington, London to Nathaniel Thompson (1761-1825), a textile merchant and member of the London Stock Exchange, and Nathaniel's wife Margaret Maw (d. 1811).

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Known for
Influenza, List of Fellows of the Royal Society S,T,U,V, Tuberculosis
Education
University of Edinburgh
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Theophilus Thompson's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Theophilus Thompson?

English physician (1807–1860)

When was Theophilus Thompson born?

Theophilus Thompson was born on 20 September 1807 in Islington.

When did Theophilus Thompson die?

Theophilus Thompson died on 11 August 1860 in Sutton.

What was Theophilus Thompson's occupation?

Theophilus Thompson was a physician.

What was Theophilus Thompson known for?

Theophilus Thompson was known for Influenza, List of Fellows of the Royal Society S,T,U,V and Tuberculosis.

What nationality was Theophilus Thompson?

Theophilus Thompson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Theophilus Thompson

· Wikidata: Q3523764

· DBpedia: Theophilus Thompson (physician)

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