Alfred Jefferis Turner
| Alfred Jefferis Turner | |
|---|---|
| Born |
3 October 1861 Canton, China |
| Died |
29 December 1947 (aged 86) Brisbane, Australia |
| Occupation | Pediatrician, entomologist |
| Spouse(s) | Hilda Constance Roehricht |
| Children | none |
| Parent(s) | Frederick Storrs-Turner, Sophia Mary Harmer |
Alfred Jefferis Turner (3 October 1861 Canton – 29 December 1947 Brisbane, Australia) was a pediatrician and noted amateur entomologist. He was 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".
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