Alexander Fleming
1881–1955
Scottish doctor who discovered penicillin.
Alexander Fleming (1881–1955) was a physician, born in Lochfield, United Kingdom and died in London, United Kingdom.
- Known as
- Physician
- Category
- Scientists & Inventors
- Born
- 1881, Lochfield, United Kingdom
- Died
- 1955, London, United Kingdom
Alive at the same time as Alexander Fleming
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Portrait: Official photographer, Public domain.
