James Niven, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJames Niven
British doctor
Date of Birth: 12-Aug-1851
Place of Birth: Peterhead, Scotland, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 30-Sep-1925
Profession: physician
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About James Niven
- James Niven (12 August 1851 – 30 September 1925) was a Scottish physician, perhaps best known for his work during the Spanish Flu outbreak in 1918 as Manchester's Medical Officer of Health.
- He held that position for 28 years (1894–1922), until he retired.
- He had previously been Oldham's Medical Officer of Health.
- He lectured in Public Health in Manchester.
- He committed suicide in 1925.
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