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Sir Alexander Fleming, FRSE, FRS, FRCS(Eng)(6 August 1881 - 11 March 1955) was a Scottish biologist,pharmacologist and botanist. He wrote many articles on bacteriology, immunology, and chemotherapy. His best-known discoveries are the enzyme lysozyme in 1923 and the antibiotic substance penicillin from the mouldPenicillium notatum in 1928, for which he shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1945 with Howard Florey and Ernst Boris Chain.

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Discovered penicillin in 1928?

Sir Alexander Fleming.


What did sir Alexander Fleming do?

Sir Alexander Fleming worked in the fields of bacteriology and immunology. Sir Alexander Fleming is credited with the discovery of penicillin.


Did sir Alexander Fleming work with thomas Watson?

No, Sir Alexander Fleming worked in the field of microbiology and is known for discovering penicillin. Thomas Watson was a pioneer in the field of electronics and worked with Alexander Graham Bell in the early days of the telephone. Their work was in different fields and time periods.


What is Sir Alexander Fleming's birthday?

Sir Alexander Fleming was born on August 6, 1881.


Where was Sir Alexander Flemming from?

Alexander Fleming was born in Lochfield, Scotland.


What was Sir Alexander Fleming's contribution to microbiology?

Sir Alexander Fleming's contribution to microbiology was the discovery of penicillin in 1928. This antibiotic revolutionized the field of medicine by being the first effective treatment for bacterial infections. Fleming's work laid the foundation for the development of numerous other antibiotics.


Is there any places named after sir Alexander Fleming?

Yes, there is an Alexander Fleming House located in London, UK. Additionally, there are schools, hospitals, and research buildings around the world named after Sir Alexander Fleming in recognition of his contributions to medicine through the discovery of penicillin.


When did Sir Alexander Fleming die?

Sir Alexander Fleming died on March 11, 1955 at the age of 73.


What did Sir Alexander Fleming's father do for a living?

Alexander Fleming's father was a farmer.


What are the contributions of Alexender Fleming in microbiology?

Sir Alexander Flemming discopvered Penecillin. He was a scientist. It was through his discovery that he made a contribution to WWII and the Allies' victory because of how penecillin's medical benefits. -Roundrupert


When did sir Alexander Fleming get the name sir?

1944.


Did Sir Alexander Fleming have any children?

Yes, Sir Alexander Fleming had one child named Robert.