Alexander Fleming was born in Lochfield, Ayrshire (Scotland) on 6th August 1881. source
Alexander Fleming was born in Lochfield, Ayrshire (Scotland) on 6th August 1881.
Alexander Fleming, Florey and Chain jointly received the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1945. source
Alexander Fleming, Florey and Chain jointly received the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1945.
Alexander Fleming was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in 1943. source
Alexander Fleming was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in 1943.
In 1999, Time magazine named Alexander Fleming one of the 100 Most Important People of the 20th century. source
In 1999, Time magazine named Alexander Fleming one of the 100 Most Important People of the 20th century.
In 2002, Alexander Fleming was named in the BBC's list of the 100 Greatest Britons following a nationwide vote. source
In 2002, Alexander Fleming was named in the BBC's list of the 100 Greatest Britons following a nationwide vote.
Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the world’s first antibiotic (bacteria killer) by accident on 28th September 1928. source
Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the world’s first antibiotic (bacteria killer) by accident on 28th September 1928.
Alexander Fleming was knighted in 1944, becoming Sir Alexander Fleming. source
Alexander Fleming was knighted in 1944, becoming Sir Alexander Fleming.
In 1903, aged 22, Alexander Fleming enrolled at London’s St Mary’s Hospital Medical School, graduating with distinction three years later as Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery. source
In 1903, aged 22, Alexander Fleming enrolled at London’s St Mary’s Hospital Medical School, graduating with distinction three years later as Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery.
On 24 December 1915, Alexander Fleming married a trained nurse, Sarah Marion McElroy of Killala, County Mayo, Ireland. source
On 24 December 1915, Alexander Fleming married a trained nurse, Sarah Marion McElroy of Killala, County Mayo, Ireland.
After completing his medical degree, Alexander Fleming joined the research team at St Mary’s. He was the assistant to Sir Almroth Wright, a bacteriologist. source
After completing his medical degree, Alexander Fleming joined the research team at St Mary’s. He was the assistant to Sir Almroth Wright, a bacteriologist.
The laboratory at St Mary's Hospital where Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin is home to the Fleming Museum, a popular London attraction. source
The laboratory at St Mary's Hospital where Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin is home to the Fleming Museum, a popular London attraction.
Alexander Fleming discovery of penicillin had changed the world of modern medicine by introducing the age of useful antibiotics; penicillin has saved, and is still saving, millions of people around the world. source
Alexander Fleming discovery of penicillin had changed the world of modern medicine by introducing the age of useful antibiotics; penicillin has saved, and is still saving, millions of people around the world.
Alexander Fleming published his discovery in 1929, in the British Journal of Experimental Pathology, but little attention was paid to his article. source
Alexander Fleming published his discovery in 1929, in the British Journal of Experimental Pathology, but little attention was paid to his article.
In an article he submitted for the medical journal The Lancet during World War I, Alexander Fleming described an ingenious experiment, which he was able to conduct as a result of his own glass blowing skills. source
In an article he submitted for the medical journal The Lancet during World War I, Alexander Fleming described an ingenious experiment, which he was able to conduct as a result of his own glass blowing skills.
During World War I, Alexander Fleming witnessed the death of many soldiers from sepsis resulting from infected wounds. Antiseptics, which were used at the time to treat infected wounds, often worsened the injuries. source
During World War I, Alexander Fleming witnessed the death of many soldiers from sepsis resulting from infected wounds. Antiseptics, which were used at the time to treat infected wounds, often worsened the injuries.
On 11 March 1955, Alexander Fleming died at his home in London of a heart attack. He was buried in St Paul's Cathedral. source
On 11 March 1955, Alexander Fleming died at his home in London of a heart attack. He was buried in St Paul's Cathedral.
