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Christoph Merrett

English physician and scientist, first to describe sparkling wine production (1614-1695) · Doctors · Died at 81

Christopher Merret, also spelt Merrett, was an English physician and scientist. He was the first to document the deliberate addition of sugar for the production of sparkling wine, and produced the first lists of British birds and butterflies.

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Awards

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London
Goulstonian Lectures

About this person

Category
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1614 to 1695 · aged 81