John Snow

English epidemiologist and physician (1813–1858)

Key facts

Born: ( 1813-03-15 ) 15 March 1813, York , England
Died: 16 June 1858 (1858-06-16) (aged 45), London , England
Education: University of London ( MD )
Known for: Anaesthesia , Locating source of a cholera outbreak (thus establishing the disease as water-borne)
Fields: Anaesthesia , Epidemiology

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Instance of: human
Given name: John
Family name: Snow
Gender: male
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Place of birth: York
Place of death: London
Occupation: anesthesiologist
Educated at: University of London
Languages spoken: English language
Image: John Snow.jpg

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place of burial: Brompton Cemetery
Commons category: John Snow (physician)
date of birth: 1813-03-15
date of death: 1858-06-16
cause of death: stroke
manner of death: natural causes
Commons gallery: John Snow (physician)
name in native language: John Snow
Commons Creator page: John Snow
different from: John W. Snow

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Encyclopedic overview

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.

Early life and education

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