Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

James Lind Biography and Timeline

Follow James Lind through 1 dated historical records for Great Britain.

James Lind, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

1Distinct records
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1747–1747Years on this page

1747

Discovery of Scurvy Cure

Science / Medicine

Discovers that a diet of oranges & lemons can cure scurvy

Records, sources and methodology

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