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Louis Pasteur — Chemist and founder of microbiology, 1822–1895
A Jura chemist who overthrew spontaneous generation, saved silkworms, beers and wines, defeated anthrax then rabies — without being a physician. The Institute bearing his name opened in 1888, funded by a public subscription. (Editorial synthesis)
Louis Pasteur was born on 27 December 1822. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Louis Pasteur was born in Dole. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Louis Pasteur died on 28 September 1895. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Louis Pasteur died in Marnes-la-Coquette. (source: Base Mérimée)
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