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1749

Born in Patna, Hindustan

1786

Came to Brighton from Cork;
opened a shampooing and vapour bath business;
Shampoo Surgeon to Prince of Wales;
his shampooing was a system of massage in conjunction with highly scented vapour baths;
arranged baths in Royal Pavilion.

1822

First edition of Shampooing published

1826

Second edition published

1830

Opened premises at 7 Ryder St, London

1838

Third edition of Shampooing published

1843

Retired from business

1851

Died 24 February

To the King's Most Excellent Majesty, in testimony of devoted respect, the following sheets are humbly inscribed, by His Majesty's most dutiful and truly obedient subject and servant,
      Sake Deen Mahomed      Brighton      1st February 1823
                          

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Early problems and controversies. Part 1: introduction

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