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He was knighted in 1944 by King George VI of the United Kingdom and could from then on address himself as Sir Alexander Fleming.

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When did Alexander Fleming become a sir?

Alexander Fleming was knighted and became Sir Alexander Fleming in 1944. This honor was awarded in recognition of his significant contributions to medicine, particularly for his discovery of penicillin, which revolutionized the treatment of bacterial infections. Fleming's work had a profound impact on public health and the field of antibiotics.


Discovered penicillin in 1928?

Sir Alexander Fleming.


In which of its orders of knighthood did Great Britain invest Alexander Fleming for his pioneering research on penicillin?

Dr. Sir Alexander Fleming's knighthood was not in any of the traditional orders; when he was knighted, his appointment was as a Knight Bachelor.


What Nobel Prize did Sir Alexander Fleming win and when was it awarded?

He was knighted and won the Nobel prize for chemistry.


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.


How was Alexander Fleming rewarded for his work?

He was knighted in 1944


Why Sir Alexander Fleming and Sir Winston Churchill called Sir?

They were knighted by the King or Queen of England. All honours such as knighthoods are technically given by the Queen (or King) but are decided by the government in power.


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.


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.


Did Sir Alexander Fleming have any children?

Yes, Sir Alexander Fleming had one child named Robert.