Simpson Adopts Obstetric Ether
James Young Simpson began using inhaled ether to reduce pain in childbirth and encouraged further investigation.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
James Young Simpson Biography and Timeline
Follow James Young Simpson through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.
James Young Simpson, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1847–1847Years on this page
1847
Simpson Discovers Chloroform Anaesthesia
James Young Simpson and colleagues identified the anaesthetic effects of chloroform and promoted its clinical use.
Records, sources and methodology
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