Alexander Fleming
- January 9, 2024
- Biologist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Alexander Fleming |
| Occupation | Biologist |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 6, 1881(1881-08-06) |
| Age | 143 |
| Date Of Death | March 11, 1955, London, United Kingdom |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Alexander Fleming Biography
| Name | Alexander Fleming |
| Birthday | Aug 6 |
| Birth Year | 1881 |
| Place Of Birth | Scotland |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Siblings | Grace Fleming, Hugh Fleming, Thomas Fleming, Robert Fleming, Jane Fleming, Mary Fleming, John Fleming |
| Spouse | Amalia Fleming , Sarah Fleming |
Alexander Fleming is one of the most popular and richest Biologist who was born on August 6, 1881 in Scotland, United Kingdom. Scottish biologist, pharmacologist, and botanist who shared the 1945 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for helping to discover the antibiotic substance penicillin in 1928. His discovery marked the start of modes antibiotics, which changed the medical world forever.
Linus Pauling also won a Nobel Prize for his prolific scientific work.
He was married twice, first to Sarah Fleming, then to Amelia Fleming. He had one son, Robert Fleming.
Alexander Fleming Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Biologist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Alexander Fleming is one of the richest Biologist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alexander Fleming 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He worked in shipping before going to medical school at the recommendation of his brother.
He was able to produce penicillin after he discovered it accidentally in 1928 as mold in his petri dish, which he left unwashed during a vacation.
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Who is Alexander Fleming Dating?
According to our records, Alexander Fleming married to Amalia Fleming , Sarah Fleming. As of December 1, 2023, Alexander Fleming’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Alexander Ranked on the list of most popular Biologist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Alexander Fleming celebrates birthday on August 6 of every year.
What did Alexander Fleming discover?
Alexander Fleming was a Scottish physician-scientist who was recognised for discovering penicillin.
How did Alexander Fleming discover penicillin?
In 1928 Dr Alexander Fleming returned from a holiday to find mould growing on a Petri dish of Staphylococcus bacteria. He noticed the mould seemed to be preventing the bacteria around it from growing. He soon identified that the mould produced a self-defence chemical that could kill bacteria.
Who really invented penicillin?
Alexander Fleming
What are 3 facts about Alexander Fleming?
He was elected Professor of the School in 1928 and Emeritus Professor of Bacteriology, University of London in 1948. He was elected Fellow of the Royal Society in 1943 and knighted in 1944. Early in his medical life, Fleming became interested in the natural bacterial action of the blood and in antiseptics.
Why is penicillin queen of drugs?
Penicillin was hailed as a “miracle drug” that could save lives and effectively treat a variety of infectious diseases. Today, there are many natural and synthetic types of penicillin, which are used to treat a wide range of ailments.