David Shepard (surgeon), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American surgeon
Date of Birth: 23-Oct-1744
Place of Birth: Westfield, Massachusetts, United States
Date of Death: 12-Dec-1818
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio 
About David Shepard (surgeon)
- David Shepard (October 23, 1744 – December 12, 1818) was an American doctor, a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, a Minuteman, and surgeon in the Continental Army.
- He was an early proponent of inoculation to prevent smallpox.Shepard was present at several key battles of the American Revolution, usually acting in a medical capacity, as a military surgeon.
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