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Stephen Hales

British scientist (1677-1761)

  • Fame51.5
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia1.2K
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Lived 1677–1761, aged 84Sweden
SwedenSwedenScientistsScientist
  • Wikipedia
    31 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1677–1761
    Aged 84
  • Awards
    2
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-06-20

Stephen Hales was an English clergyman who made major contributions to a range of scientific fields including botany, pneumatic chemistry and physiology. He was the first person to measure blood pressure. He also invented several devices, including a ventilator, a pneumatic trough and a surgical forceps for the removal of bladder stones. In addition to these achievements, he was a philanthropist and wrote a popular tract on alcoholic intemperance.

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