Explore our extensive database of over 1000 articles incorporating biographies of those who have influenced homeopathy over the years. Compiled by leading homeopathic expert Sue Young, with additional contributions from medical historian Dr Mel Draper. The biographies have been kindly donated by Sue Young and originally appeared on sueyounghistories.com.
Day, Alfred (1810 – 1849)
Alfred Day M.D. (1810 – 1849) was a British homeopathic physician and noted musical theorist. Day was one of the signatories to a letter sent to the London Morning Post newspaper in March, 1845 that [...]
Dearborn, Frederick Myers (1876 – 1960)
Lt. Col. Frederick Myers Dearborn Image source: Sylvain Cazelet Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Myers Dearborn M. D. (13 July 1876 – 25 January 1960) was an orthodox doctor who converted to homeopathy. Dearborn was [...]
Desterne, Antoine Hippolyte (1822 – 1873)
In 1870 Desterne, along with several homeopathic colleagues, was awarded the Cross of the Order of Charles III of Spain. Antoine-Hippolyte Desterne M.D. (21 May 1822 – 1873) was a French orthodox physician [...]
Dring, Charles John (1837 – 1908)
Charles John Dring M.R.C.V.S. (1837 – 25 March 1908) was a British orthodox Veterinary Surgeon, a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and, in 1856, President of the West of England Veterinary Society, [...]
Drury, William Vallancey (1821 – 1892)
William Vallancey Drury (1821 – 26 April 1892) was an Irish-born orthodox physician who converted to homeopathy to become Physician in charge of the Diseases of Children at the London Homeopathic Hospital. William V. Drury [...]
Drysdale, John James (1815 – 1892)
John James Drysdale M.D. (29 November 1815 – 20 August 1892), was an eminent British homeopathic physician who worked for much of his career in Liverpool. Drysdale founded the Liverpool Free Homeopathic Dispensary in 1841. [...]
Dudgeon, Robert Ellis (1820 – 1904)
Robert Ellis Dudgeon MD LRCSE (17 March 1820 – 8 September 1904), studied in Paris and Vienna before graduating as a doctor. Dudgeon then became the first editor of the British Journal of Homeopathy and [...]
Dufresne, Pierre (1786 – 1837)
Pierre Dufresne (1786 – 1837) was a French orthodox physician who converted to homeopathy, a Physician at a Maison de Santé, he became the founder of the Society Homeopathique Gallicane (the Gallic Homeopathic Society), the [...]
Dunham, Carroll (1828 – 1877)
Carroll Dunham M. D. (29 October 1828 – 18 February 1877) was an influential American homeopathic physician who was Dean of Faculty at the New York Homeopathic Medical College and also served as President of [...]
Dunsford, Harris F. (1808 – 1847)
Harris Dunsford Image Source: Rosemary Nicolaou Harris F. Dunsford M.D. L.S.A. M.R.C.S. (18 January 1808 – 17 June 1847) was a British orthodox physician who converted to homeopathy. Dunsford was a student of [...]
Ellis, Sir William Charles (1780 – 1839)
Sir William Charles Ellis (10 March 1780 – 24 October 1839) was an influential figure in the early treatment of mental health, and he was the first superintendent of Hanwell Lunatic Asylum, where he invited [...]
Emperor Francis I of Austria (1768 – 1835)
Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor (Emperor Franz I of Austria) (12 February 1768 – 2 March 1835) was the last Holy Roman Emperor, ruling from 1792 until 6 August 1806, when he dissolved the Empire [...]
Engall, Thomas (1808 – 1887)
Thomas Engall MRCS (13 May 1808 – 18 July 1887) was a British orthodox physician who converted to homeopathy. He was Surgeon at the West London Homeopathic Dispensary, Surgeon at the Hahnemann Hospital at 39 [...]
Everitt, Dudley Wootton (1901 – 1972)
Dudley Wootton Everitt M.P.S. (13 February 1901 – 18 June 1972), Honorary Associate Member of the Faculty of Homeopathy, was the head of Nelson’s Homeopathic Pharmacy, and a Trustee of the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital. [...]
Faguette, Estelle (1843 – 1929)
Estelle Faguette in 1875. Anonymous photographer Estelle Faguette (12 September 1843 – 23 August 1929) was a French visionary, who experienced visions of Our Lady of Pellevoisin. Estelle was a patient of French [...]
Feigenbaum, Marjorie Golomb (1922 – 1972)
Marjorie Golomb Feigenbaum. Image Source: geni.com Marjorie Golomb Feigenbaum M.B. B.S. M.R.C.S. L.R.C.P. J.P. (4 November 1922 – 18 June 1972) was an homeopath and dermatologist at the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital. She [...]