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John Arbuthnot

John Arbuthnot (1667–1735) was a British mathematician, writer and composer.

Also recorded as John Arbuthnott; P. P., Clerk of this Parish.

Overview

Born at Inverbervie in 1667, died at London in 1735.

In detail

John Arbuthnot studied at University of St Andrews, Marischal College and University of Oxford. the recorded working language is English.

Positions recorded include royal physician. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, Royal College of Physicians, London and Scriblerus Club.

Works named in the authority record are John Bull, Memoirs of Martinus Scriblerus and The art of political lying.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London and Harveian Oration.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “John Arbuthnot”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q435816: John Arbuthnot

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