John Snow (15 March 1813 – 16 June 1858) was an English physician and a leader in the development of anaesthesia and medical hygiene. He is considered one of the founders of modern epidemiology and early germ theory, in part because of his work in tracing the source of a cholera outbreak in London's Soho, which he identified as a particular public water pump. Snow's findings inspired fundamental changes in the water and waste systems of London, which led to similar changes in other cities, and a significant improvement in general public health around the world.
John Snow
epidemiologist and physician
Notable For
English epidemiologist and physician
John Snow's Historical Timeline
John Snow is born
John Snow, English epidemiologist and physician, known for english epidemiologist and physician, was born on 1813-03-15.
A major outbreak of cholera occurs in Soho, London; physician John Snow calls it "the most terrible outbreak of cholera
A major outbreak of cholera occurs in Soho, London; physician John Snow calls it "the most terrible outbreak of cholera which ever occurred in this kingdom"
Associated Historical Events
birth
John Snow is born
John Snow, English epidemiologist and physician, known for english epidemiologist and physician, was born on 1813-03-15.
A major outbreak of cholera occurs in Soho, London; physician John Snow calls it "the most terrible outbreak of cholera
A major outbreak of cholera occurs in Soho, London; physician John Snow calls it "the most terrible outbreak of cholera which ever occurred in this kingdom"
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was John Snow born?
- John Snow was born on 1813-03-15 (English).
- What is John Snow known for?
- English epidemiologist and physician
- What historical events involved John Snow?
- John Snow was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including John Snow is born, A major outbreak of cholera occurs in Soho, London; physician John Snow calls it "the most terrible outbreak of cholera .
- When did John Snow die?
- John Snow died on 1858-01-01.