Ignaz Semmelweis: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis • Semmelweis Ignác Fülöp |
|---|---|
| Born | July 1, 1818 • Budapest • Hungary |
| Died | August 13, 1865 (aged 47) • Vienna • Austria |
| Subjects Of Study | antiseptic • preventive medicine • puerperal fever |
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