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John Gorrie

Physician, scientist, inventor (1803-1855) · United States · Doctors · Died at 51

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John B. Gorrie was a Saint Kitts and Nevis born American medical doctor and scientist, credited as the inventor of mechanical refrigeration.

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1803 to 1855 · aged 51

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