James Jurin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Jurin

British mathematician and doctor

Date of Birth: 15-Dec-1684

Place of Birth: London

Date of Death: 29-Mar-1750

Profession: physicist, mathematician, statistician, epidemiologist

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

James Jurin FRS FRCP (baptised 15 December 1684 – 29 March 1750) was an English scientist and physician, particularly remembered for his early work in capillary action and in the epidemiology of smallpox vaccination.
He was a staunch proponent of the work of Sir Isaac Newton and often used his gift for satire in Newton's defence.