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Ignaz Semmelweis — Age & Birthday

Born: 1 July 1818 · Died: 13 August 1865 · Age at death: 47

How old was Ignaz Semmelweis when he died?

Ignaz Semmelweis died aged 47. He was born on 1 July 1818 and died on 13 August 1865.

Physician who pioneered antiseptic procedures in hospitals

Did you know?He was initially ridiculed by the medical community for suggesting that doctors should wash their hands before treating patients.

Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis (German:; Hungarian: Semmelweis Ignác Fülöp; 1 July 1818 – 13 August 1865) was a Hungarian medical doctor and scientist of German descent who was an early pioneer of antiseptic procedures, known as the "saviour of mothers".

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Age at death: 47
Years since death: 161

Born: July 1, 1818 · Tabán, Hungary
Died: August 13, 1865
Cause of death: Pyaemia
Nationality: Hungarian
Known for: Science

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Father: Josef Semmelweis
Spouse: Mária Weidenhofer

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