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Inoculation letters and papers
Claude Amyand (1660-1740)1722
The Royal Society
London, United Kingdom
Report on inoculations performed by Claude Amyand, including the inoculation of princesses Amelia and princess Carolina.
Part of a series of copies of letters and papers on the subject of inoculation against smallpox.
Claude Amyand was a French surgeon. He moved to London in 1685 where he was appointed Serjeant Surgeon to George. Amyand inoculated three of the children of the Prince and Princess of Wales against smallpox.
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- Title: Inoculation letters and papers
- Creator: Claude Amyand (1660-1740)
- Date Created: 1722
- Location Created: London
- Rights: The Royal Society, 2021
- External Link: To license this image please visit the Royal Society Picture Library
- Catalogue Reference: MS/245
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