Christopher Merret, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Christopher Merret

English physician and scientist, first to describe sparkling wine production

Date of Birth: 16-Feb-1614

Place of Birth: Winchcombe, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 19-Aug-1695

Profession: physician, ornithologist, entomologist

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Christopher Merret FRS (16 February 1614/5 – 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.