Edward Jenner was an English physician and scientist who was the pioneer of smallpox vaccine, the world's first vaccine. source
Edward Jenner was an English physician and scientist who was the pioneer of smallpox vaccine, the world's first vaccine.
The terms "vaccine" and "vaccination" are derived from Variolae vaccinae (smallpox of the cow), the term devised by Edward Jenner to denote cowpox. source
The terms "vaccine" and "vaccination" are derived from Variolae vaccinae (smallpox of the cow), the term devised by Edward Jenner to denote cowpox.
A member of the Royal Society, in the field of zoology Edward Jenner was the first person to describe the brood parasitism of the cuckoo. source
A member of the Royal Society, in the field of zoology Edward Jenner was the first person to describe the brood parasitism of the cuckoo.
Edward Jenner is often called "the father of immunology", and his work is said to have "saved more lives than the work of any other human". source
Edward Jenner is often called "the father of immunology", and his work is said to have "saved more lives than the work of any other human".
Edward Jenner was born on May 17, 1749, in Berkely, Gloucestershire, England. source
Edward Jenner was born on May 17, 1749, in Berkely, Gloucestershire, England.
Edward Jenner was found in a state of apoplexy in January 1823, with his right side paralyzed. source
Edward Jenner was found in a state of apoplexy in January 1823, with his right side paralyzed.
Edward Jenner never fully recovered, and finally died of an apparent stroke on 26 January 1823 in Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. source
Edward Jenner never fully recovered, and finally died of an apparent stroke on 26 January 1823 in Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England.
In 2002, Edward Jenner was named in the BBC's list of the 100 Greatest Britons. source
In 2002, Edward Jenner was named in the BBC's list of the 100 Greatest Britons.
Edward Jenner went to school in Wotton-under-Edge and Cirencester. During this time, he was inoculated for smallpox, which had a lifelong effect upon his general health. source
Edward Jenner went to school in Wotton-under-Edge and Cirencester. During this time, he was inoculated for smallpox, which had a lifelong effect upon his general health.
At the age of 14, Edward Jenner was apprenticed for seven years to Daniel Ludlow, a surgeon of Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire, where he gained most of the experience needed to become a surgeon himself. source
At the age of 14, Edward Jenner was apprenticed for seven years to Daniel Ludlow, a surgeon of Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire, where he gained most of the experience needed to become a surgeon himself.
In 1770, Edward Jenner became apprenticed in surgery and anatomy under surgeon John Hunter and others at St George's Hospital. source
In 1770, Edward Jenner became apprenticed in surgery and anatomy under surgeon John Hunter and others at St George's Hospital.
Edward Jenner became a master mason on 30 December 1802, in Lodge of Faith and Friendship #449. source
Edward Jenner became a master mason on 30 December 1802, in Lodge of Faith and Friendship #449.
From 1812–1813, Edward Jenner served as worshipful master of Royal Berkeley Lodge of Faith and Friendship. source
From 1812–1813, Edward Jenner served as worshipful master of Royal Berkeley Lodge of Faith and Friendship.
Edward Jenner married Catherine Kingscote (died 1815 from tuberculosis) in March 1788. source
Edward Jenner married Catherine Kingscote (died 1815 from tuberculosis) in March 1788.
Edward Jenner earned his MD from the University of St Andrews in 1792. He is credited with advancing the understanding of angina pectoris. source
Edward Jenner earned his MD from the University of St Andrews in 1792. He is credited with advancing the understanding of angina pectoris.
In 1803 in London, Edward Jenner became president of the Jennerian Society, concerned with promoting vaccination to eradicate smallpox. source
In 1803 in London, Edward Jenner became president of the Jennerian Society, concerned with promoting vaccination to eradicate smallpox.
Edward Jenner's vaccine laid the foundation for contemporary discoveries in immunology. source
Edward Jenner's vaccine laid the foundation for contemporary discoveries in immunology.
The lunar crater Edward Jenner is named in his honour. Jenner was recognized in the TV show The Walking Dead. source
The lunar crater Edward Jenner is named in his honour. Jenner was recognized in the TV show The Walking Dead.