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About Thomas Sydenham
The discovery of Sydenham's chorea, also known as St Vitus' Dance, was made by the renowned Thomas Sydenham. The English physician was also a key figure in clinical medicine and epidemiology. He spent the bulk of his career emphasizing the importance of accurate record keeping.
Growing Up
Sydenham lived out his early life in London, graduated from the All Souls College in 1948, and became a Pembroke College graduate in 1676.
Career
Sydenham rose to fame as the father of English medicine after discovering a treatment of confluent smallpox and hysteria in a publication he wrote in 1682 called "Methodus curandi febres." He also published other books such as "Observationes Medicae" in 1676 and "Epistolae responsoriae" in 1680. Sydenham is credited with coining the term Nosology, which involved taking the disease as it presented itself instead of assuming a complete diagnosis since it could lead to errors.
Personal Life
The doctor married Gee Sydenham but later separated. Two sons survived him after his death.
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F.A.Q. about Thomas Sydenham
When is his birthday?
Thomas Sydenham's birthday is on September 10, 1624.
In how many days is his birthday?
Thomas' birthday is in 192 days
How old was Thomas when he died?
He was 65 years old.
When did he die?
He died in December 29, 1689.
How old would he be today?
Thomas Sydenham would be 400 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Thomas from?
He was born in Wynford Eagle, Dorset.
