Christopher Merret
Christopher Merret | |
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| Born | 16 February 1614/5 Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, England |
| Died | 19 August 1695 (aged 80 or 81) Hatton Garden, London, England |
| Resting place | St Andrew Holborn |
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| Known for | First description of sparkling wine First list of British birds |
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Christopher Merret FRS FRCP (16 February 1614/1615 – 19 August 1695), also spelt Merrett, was an English physician and scientist. He was the first to document the deliberate addition of sugar for the production of sparkling wine, and produced the first lists of British birds and butterflies.