Alexander Fleming(1881-1955)
The Scottish doctor and bacteriologist who worked in St. Mary's Hospital, Praed Street. On 3rd September 1928, Fleming, Prof. of bacteriology returned from a holiday and while clearing away his Petri dishes of bacteria, noticed that one of them had been contaminated by mould. He had discovered penicillin, the first antibiotic used to treat diseases. In 1944 Fleming was honored with knighthood and in 1945 shared a Nobel prize with Chain and Florey.
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