James Mease | |
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portrait by Thomas Sully, 1834 | |
| Born | August 11, 1771 |
| Died | May 14, 1846 (aged 74) |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Butler |
James Mease (1771–1846) was an American scientist, horticulturist, and medical doctor from Philadelphia who published the first known tomato-based ketchup recipe in 1812.