John Andree (physician) facts for kids
John Andree was a British doctor who lived a long time ago, from around 1699 to 1785. He is most famous for helping to start one of London's most important hospitals.
We don't know exactly where John Andree was born. He became a doctor (M.D.) in Rheims, France, in 1739. Later, in 1741, he was licensed to practice medicine in London by the College of Physicians.
Starting a Hospital
Dr. Andree worked as a doctor in London and wrote several books. But his biggest achievement was helping to create the London Hospital. It was first called the London Infirmary. He played a key role in starting it in 1740. For a while, he was the first and only doctor working there. He stopped working at the hospital and retired from his medical practice in 1764. He passed away on February 4, 1785.
Fighting Smallpox
Dr. Andree was a strong supporter of a medical practice called inoculation. This was an early way to protect people from smallpox, a very dangerous disease at the time. Inoculation involved giving someone a small amount of the disease to make them immune. This was a big step in preventing serious illnesses.
His Writings
Dr. Andree also wrote several books about medicine. These books shared his knowledge and ideas with other doctors and the public. Some of his notable works include:
- Cases of the Epilepsy, Hysteric Fits, and St. Vitus's Dance, &c., 8vo, London, 1746 and 1753.
- Observations on a Treatise on the Virtues of Hemlock in the Cure of Cancers by Dr. Storck, 8vo, London, 1761.
- An Account of the Tilbury Water, 8vo, London, first edition, 1737; fifth edition, 1781.
- Inoculation impartially considered in a Letter to Sir E. Wilmot, Bart., 8vo, London, 1765.
