Alfred Jefferis Turner | |
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Born | 3 October 1861 Canton, China |
Died | 29 December 1947 Brisbane, Australia |
(aged 86)
Occupation | Pediatrician, entomologist |
Spouse(s) | Hilda Constance Roehricht |
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".