Thomas Heberden was an English physician in Funchal who served in the 1751 measles epidemic. He made the island's first weather observations (1747–51) and gave specimens to Banks and Solander.
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1747–1751
Dr Thomas Heberden made the first meteorological observations in Madeira, at Funchal.
A measles epidemic caused notable mortality in Madeira; Dr Thomas Heberden gave excellent service during it in Funchal.
