Episode 3 of 3
Inoculation of Son Edward
- When
- March 1718
- Where
- Constantinople
Lady Mary had her son Edward inoculated in Constantinople in March 1718.
In March 1718, Lady Mary had her nearly five-year-old son Edward inoculated with the help of Embassy surgeon Charles Maitland. This followed her earlier observation of the practice the previous year.
Sources
- Lady Mary Wortley Montagu Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
- Variolation Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-22
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