Edward Jenner of Sciences in 1806. In 1803 in London, he became president of the Jennerian Society, concerned with promoting vaccination to eradicate smallpox. The Jennerian ceased operations in 1809. Jenner became a member of the Medical and Chirurgical Society on its founding in 1805 (now the Royal Society of Medicine) and presented several papers there. In 1808, with government aid, the National Vaccine Establishment was founded, but Jenner felt dishonoured by the men selected to run it and resigned his directorship. Returning to London in 1811, Jenner observed a significant number of cases of smallpox after vaccination. He found that in
Greg Jenner the Steve Wright shows on BBC Radio 2. Jenner appeared as an expert on the "Inside Versailles" BBC 2 television programme, for the "Independent" newspaper discussing historical accuracy of television programmes. Jenner has spoken out against proposals for changes to the national curriculum proposed by then education secretary Michael Gove. Jenner is a supporter of Tottenham Hotspur. Greg Jenner Greg Jenner is a British historian and author. His appearances on British television and radio discussing history has led to him being termed a ‘celebrity historian’. Jenner studied a History & Archaeology BA and Medieval Studies MA at The University of