James H. Salisbury
James H. Salisbury | |
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| Born | October 13, 1823 Scott, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 23, 1905 (aged 81) Dobbs Ferry, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Known for | Inventor of the Salisbury steak |
| Medical career | |
| Institutions | New York Geological Survey |
| Sub-specialties | Chemistry |
James Henry Salisbury (October 13, 1823 – August 23, 1905) was an American physician and the inventor of the Salisbury steak. He was an early proponent of the germ theory of disease.