The 18th century Flashcards
1
Q
Who was Lady Mary Montague?
A
She observed the use of variolation (inoculation) in Asia and introduced it to Britain.
2
Q
Who was Thomas Dimsdale?
A
He made inoculation popular in Britain during the 1700s.
3
Q
Who was Edward Jenner?
A
Developed the first vaccination, for Smallpox, through observing milkmaids who seemed to be immune to it from contracting cowpox - a milder disease from the same family of diseases.
