King, John, 1813-1893

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John King was a primary force in the development of Eclecticism. His medical writings and research resulted in new and effective treatments and drugs.

He served as professor in the Eclectic Medical Institute. King discovered and introduced podophyllin in 1835, and continued with macrotin, irisin, and established therapeutically many alkaloids later used in pharmacy.

From the description of Papers. 1865-1893. (Lloyd Library & Museum). WorldCat record id: 24620359

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creatorOf Lloyd, John Uri, 1849-1936. Papers. Lloyd Library & Museum, Lloyd Library
creatorOf King, John, 1813-1893. Papers. Lloyd Library & Museum, Lloyd Library
creatorOf [John King, biographical materials] University of Wisconsin - Madison, General Library System
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associatedWith Lloyd, John Uri, 1849-1936. person
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United States
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Medicine, Eclectic
Materia medica
Pharmacologists
Physicians
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Birth 1813

Death 1893

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