James Jurin | |
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| Born | baptised 15 December 1684 |
| Died | 29 March 1750 (aged 65) London, England |
| Nationality | English/British |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Known for | Jurin's law Iatrophysics |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Scientist and physician |
| Institutions | Royal Grammar School, Newcastle Guy's Hospital |
| Academic advisors | Roger Cotes William Whiston Richard Bentley |
| Notable students | Mordecai Cary |
James Jurin FRS FRCP (baptised 15 December 1684 – 29 March 1750) was an English scientist and physician, particularly remembered for his early work in capillary action and in the epidemiology of smallpox vaccination. He was a staunch proponent of the work of Sir Isaac Newton and often used his gift for satire in Newton's defence.