Daniel Sutton

Daniel Sutton was an early advocate for inoculation, a medical practice aimed at preventing smallpox. He is best known for his work, "The tryal of Mr. Daniel Sutton, for the high crime of preserving the lives of His Majesty's liege subjects, by means of inoculation," which documents his trial for promoting this controversial method. Sutton's efforts were significant in the context of 18th-century medicine, as he faced legal challenges for his beliefs in the efficacy and necessity of inoculation. His contributions reflect the evolving understanding of disease prevention during a time when such practices were met with skepticism.