John Anthony (physician)

John Anthony (born 1685, died 1745) was an English physician and Fellow of the Royal Society. He practiced medicine in London and was known for his interest in chemistry and alchemy, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, also named John Anthony.

Anthony was born in London. His grandfather, John Anthony (1550-1617), was a prominent physician and alchemist, best known for his "Aurum Potabile," or potable gold elixir, which he claimed had remarkable medicinal properties. The younger Anthony inherited his grandfather's interest in alchemy and chemical medicine.

He was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1728. While not as famous as his grandfather, Anthony continued to research and practice medicine, drawing on both traditional Galenic principles and the emerging field of chemistry. Details of his specific medical practices and research are relatively scarce compared to his grandfather. He died in London in 1745.