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Fellow of the Royal Society
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q312017 · wikidata
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Stephen Hales
1677-09-17 – 1761-01-04
Life & Legacy
Stephen Hales (17 September 1677 – 4 January 1761) was an English clergyman who made major contributions to a range of scientific fields including botany, pneumatic chemistry and physiology. He was the first person to measure blood pressure. He also invented several devices, including a ventilator, a pneumatic trough and a surgical forceps for the removal of bladder stones. In addition to these achievements, he was a philanthropist and wrote a popular tract on alcoholic intemperance.
Occupation & Career
botanist, physicist, chemist, physiologist, inventor
Education
Corpus Christi College
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Fellow of the Royal Society; Copley Medal
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Copley Medal · Fellow of the Royal Society
Organizations & Memberships
French Academy of Sciences · Royal Society of London
Education & Institutions
Corpus Christi College
Verified Legacy Record
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Copley Medal
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q312017 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q312017 — wikidata View source
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