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Hans Sloane

Hans Sloane

1660–1753

physician · naturalist · foreign visitor

Main article Sloane (Dr Hans) Irish-born English physician and naturalist Hans Sloane, who visited Madeira in October 1687 and described the island in his Voyage published in London.

Irish-born English physician and naturalist (1660–1753) who stayed in Madeira from 21 to 23 October 1687. He described the island in his Voyage, published in London, noting armed merchants, violence and syphilis among the patients who consulted him.

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2Chronology

  1. Hans Sloane, later a visitor to Madeira, was born in Ireland.

  2. Dr Hans Sloane stayed in Madeira, recording armed merchants, the use of the corsa sledge and cases of syphilis.

  3. Hans Sloane's Voyage, including his impressions of Madeira, was published in London.

  4. Hans Sloane died in Chelsea.

3Places mentioned

Map: Europe (5)
  1. 1London
  2. 2Ireland
  3. 3Barbados
  4. 4Jamaica
  5. 5Chelsea

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