John Arbuthnot

Scottish physician and polymath

John Arbuthnot - Thinkers & Philosophers born April 29th, 1667
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A Scottish physician and polymath, contributions spanned medicine, literature, and mathematics. Served as a physician to Queen Anne, providing medical insights and treatments. Authored influential works in both satire and medicine, blending humor with critical social commentary. Played a significant role in the early development of statistics and epidemiology, particularly through the application of mathematics in medical understanding. Engaged in political commentary and discourse through writings, influencing contemporary thought.

Served as physician to Queen Anne

Wrote the satirical work 'The History of John Bull'

Contributed to the field of statistics

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