Alfred Jefferis Turner
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| Alfred Jefferis Turner | |
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| Born | October 3, 1861 Canton, China |
| Died | December 29, 1947 Brisbane |
| Occupation | pediatrician, entomologist |
| Spouse(s) | Hilda Constance Roehricht |
| Children | none |
| Parent(s) | Frederick Storrs-Turner, Sophia Mary Harmer |
Alfred Jefferis Turner was a pediatrician and noted amateur entomologist. He was born in Canton, China on October 3, 1861, the son of missionary Frederick Storrs-Turner. He introduced the use of diphtheria antitoxin to Australia in 1895. He was known by the nickname "Gentle Annie". Dr. Turner died in Brisbane on December 29, 1947.
References
Biography from the Australian Dictionary of Biography [1]
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