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George Cheyne

1671-01-01 – 1743-04-12

Portrait of George Cheyne
George Cheyne {1671-1743}, 18th century Newtonian physician and theologianCredit: John Faber Junior / After Johan van Diest

Life & Legacy

George Cheyne, MD, FRCS Ed., FRS, (1672–1743), was a Scottish physician, early proto-psychiatrist, philosopher and mathematician.

Occupation & Career

physician, philosopher, mathematician, physicist

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Fellow of the Royal Society

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Fellow of the Royal Society

Organizations & Memberships

Royal Society of London

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1507112 — wikidata View source

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