Victor Babeș

Physician and biologist; discovered microorganisms

Victor Babeș - Physician and biologist; discovered microorganisms
Born

July 4th, 1854
171 years ago

Died

1926
99 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Romania

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A Romanian physician and biologist contributed substantially to the understanding of infectious diseases. Established the foundation for microbiology through the discovery of various pathogenic microorganisms. Served as a professor at the University of Cluj, significantly influencing medical education in Romania. Contributed to the field of immunology and the study of the bubonic plague. Authored numerous scientific publications, laying the groundwork for future research in microbiology and pathology.

Discovered and classified several pathogens

Wrote significant scientific literature on microbiology

Pioneered research in immunology

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