Alexander Fleming

Scottish biologist, pharmacologist, botanist, and Nobel laureate (1881–1955)
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Alexander Fleming was born on August 6, 1881, in Lochfield [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]. A citizen of the United Kingdom , he pursued careers as a bacteriologist, pharmacologist, physician, surgeon, and inventor . His parents were Hugh Fleming and Grace Morton [6][6], and he married Sarah Marion McElroy from 1915 to 1949, then Amalia Fleming from 1953 until his death . He had one child, Robert Fleming [6].

Fleming received his education at Imperial College London, the University of Westminster, Kilmarnock Academy, and Imperial College School of Medicine [15]. His work focused on bacteriology and immunology . He held the position of Rector of the University of Edinburgh and was a member of prestigious institutions, including the Royal Society, Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Royal College of Physicians, London, and Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences [16].

His contributions earned him numerous accolades, including the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, Knight Bachelor, Actonian Prize, Albert Medal, and honorary doctorates from the University of Madrid Complutense and the University of Graz [17][18][15]. Fleming died on March 11, 1955, in London [1][2][3][4][5][11][12][13][14] and was buried at St Paul’s Cathedral .

Alexander Fleming

Summary

Alexander Fleming is a human[1]. Born in Lochfield[2], he… he was born on August 6, 1881[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on March 11, 1955[5]. He worked as a bacteriologist[6], pharmacologist[7], physician[8], surgeon[9], and inventor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,310 views/month, #5,493 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Fleming's place of birth was Lochfield[2].
  • Alexander Fleming passed away in London[4].
  • Alexander Fleming was born on August 6, 1881[3].
  • Alexander Fleming died on March 11, 1955[5].
  • Alexander Fleming died on March 1955[12].
  • Alexander Fleming is buried at St Paul's Cathedral[13].
  • Alexander Fleming's father was Hugh Fleming[14].
  • Alexander Fleming's mother was Grace Morton[15].
  • Among Alexander Fleming's spouses was Amalia Fleming[16].
  • Among Alexander Fleming's spouses was Sarah Marion McElroy[17].
  • A child of Alexander Fleming was Robert Fleming[18].
  • Alexander Fleming held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
  • English was Alexander Fleming's native language[20].
  • Alexander Fleming worked as a bacteriologist[6].
  • Alexander Fleming worked as a pharmacologist[7].
  • Alexander Fleming worked as a physician[8].
  • Alexander Fleming's professions included surgeon[9].
  • Alexander Fleming worked as an inventor[10].
  • Alexander Fleming's field of work was bacteriology[21].
  • Alexander Fleming's field of work was immunology[22].
  • Alexander Fleming held the position of Rector of the University of Edinburgh[23].
  • Among Alexander Fleming's employers was Imperial College London[24].
  • Alexander Fleming was employed by University of London[25].
  • Alexander Fleming was educated at Imperial College London[26].
  • Alexander Fleming's education included a stint at University of Westminster[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Lochfield[2], Alexander Fleming… he was born on August 6, 1881[3]. His father was Hugh Fleming[14]. His mother was Grace Morton[15]. English was his native language[20].

Education

Educated at Imperial College London[26], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1907[30], headquartered in South Kensington Campus, Imperial College London[31]; University of Westminster[27], a public university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1838[34], headquartered in London[35]; Kilmarnock Academy[36], a secondary school[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1807[39]; Imperial College School of Medicine[40], a medical school[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1821[43]; and St Mary's Hospital Medical School[44], a medical school[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1854[47].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include bacteriologist[6], pharmacologist[7], physician[8], surgeon[9], and inventor[10]. Fields of work include bacteriology[21], a branch of biology[48] and immunology[22], a medical specialty[49]. Employers include Imperial College London[24], a public research university[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1907[52], headquartered in South Kensington Campus, Imperial College London[53] and University of London[25], a university[54], in United Kingdom[55], founded in 1836[56], headquartered in London[57]. Alexander Fleming held the position of Rector of the University of Edinburgh[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[58], a science award[59], in Sweden[60], founded in 1901[61]; Knight Bachelor[62], a title of honor[63], in United Kingdom[64], founded in 1300[65]; Actonian Prize[66], an award[67], in United Kingdom[68], founded in 1844[69]; Albert Medal[70], a medallion[71], in United Kingdom[72], founded in 1864[73]; honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense[74]; and honorary doctorate of the University of Graz[75].

Personal Life

Spouses include Amalia Fleming[16], a politician[76], 1912–1986[77], of Greece[78] and Sarah Marion McElroy[17], 1874–1949[79]. A child of Alexander Fleming was Robert Fleming[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 11, 1955[5] and March 1955[12]. Alexander Fleming died in London[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[80]. Burial took place at St Paul's Cathedral[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alexander Fleming include Metro Central Heights[81], a building[82], in United Kingdom[83], founded in 1965[84]; Fleming metro station[85], a Thessaloniki Metro station[86], in Greece[87], founded in 1987[88]; Fleming[89], a lunar crater[90]; 91006 Fleming[91], an asteroid[92]; Fleming Prize[93], a science award[94]; Dr. Fleming garden[95], a park[96], in Spain[97]; and Alexander Fleming Award[98], a science award[99], in United States[100], founded in 1964[101].

Why It Matters

Alexander Fleming ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,310 views/month, #5,493 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[102] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[103]

He is credited with the discovery of penicillin[104], a structural class of chemical entities[105]. Entities named for him include Metro Central Heights[81], a building[82], in United Kingdom[83], founded in 1965[84]; Fleming metro station[85], a Thessaloniki Metro station[86], in Greece[87], founded in 1987[88]; Fleming[89], a lunar crater[90]; 91006 Fleming[91], an asteroid[92]; Fleming Prize[93], a science award[94]; and Dr. Fleming garden[95], a park[96], in Spain[97].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Fleming born?

Alexander Fleming's place of birth was Lochfield[2].

Where did Alexander Fleming die?

Alexander Fleming passed away in London[4].

Who were Alexander Fleming's parents?

Alexander Fleming's father was Hugh Fleming[14]. Alexander Fleming's mother was Grace Morton[15].

Who was Alexander Fleming married to?

Alexander Fleming's spouses include Amalia Fleming[16] and Sarah Marion McElroy[17].

What did Alexander Fleming do for work?

Alexander Fleming worked as bacteriologist[6], pharmacologist[7], physician[8], surgeon[9], and inventor[10].

Where did Alexander Fleming go to school?

Alexander Fleming was educated at Imperial College London[26], University of Westminster[27], Kilmarnock Academy[36], and Imperial College School of Medicine[40].

What awards did Alexander Fleming receive?

Honors received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[58], Knight Bachelor[62], Actonian Prize[66], and Albert Medal[70].

What did Alexander Fleming discover?

Alexander Fleming is credited as discoverer of penicillin[104].

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