About Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1689-1762) was an English aristocrat, writer, and a pioneering advocate for smallpox vaccination. Known for her sharp wit and astute observations, she gained prominence through her letters that provided insight into the Ottoman Empire and her experiences as the wife of the British ambassador to Turkey. Montagu's promotion of inoculation against smallpox significantly influenced public health practices in England and beyond, positioning her as a key figure in both literary and medical history.
