As per our current Database, John Hunter has been died on Oct 16, 1793 (age 65).
When John Hunter die, John Hunter was 65 years old.
Popular As | John Hunter |
Occupation | Doctor |
Age | 65 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Born | February 13, 1728 (Scotland) |
Birthday | February 13 |
Town/City | Scotland |
Nationality | Scotland |
John Hunter’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
John Hunter was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.
Scottish surgeon who championed the application of the scientific method in Medicine and became one of the most respected doctors of his day. He is the namesake of The Hunterian Society of London and contributed greatly to the medical field's understanding of bone growth, digestion, inflammation and other processes of the human body.
He got his start in Medicine as an assistant in dissections to his brother william, who was an Anatomist. He later served as an Army surgeon in the early 1760's.
He was the Teacher and friend of Edward Jenner, who created the smallpox vaccine.
He married poet Anne Hunter in 1771 and had four children with her, two of whom died in infancy.
He was made Surgeon General by Prime Minister william Pitt in 1790.