James Niven
James Niven | |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer of Health for Oldham | |
| In office 1886–1894 | |
| Medical Officer of Health for Manchester | |
| In office 1894–1922 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 August 1851 Peterhead, Scotland |
| Died | 30 September 1925 (aged 74) Douglas, Isle of Man |
| Spouse |
Margaret Adams
(m. 1894; died 1912) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Aberdeen Queens' College, Cambridge |
| Profession | Physician |
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 died by suicide in 1925.