Alexander Fleming

6 August 1881 – 11 March 1955

Scottish physician and microbiologist best known for discovering penicillin in 1928, which launched the antibiotic era of medicine.

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Born in Lochfield, Scotland
6 August 1881
Birth
Discovered penicillin
September 1928

Noticed a mould killing bacteria in a discarded culture plate at St Mary's Hospital.

Achievement
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine
1945

Shared with Florey and Chain for penicillin.

Achievement
Died in London, England
11 March 1955
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