Joseph Lister
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The title ‘Father of Antiseptic Surgery’, has been afforded Joseph Lister, due to his innovatory work in the field of preventative medicine. He devoted his medical research to trying to understand, why, after successful operations many patients died from what was termed as ‘ward fever’. His dedication to improving the quality of medical care, improved death rates and life expectancies alike. His contributions were invaluable and we have much to be grateful for.
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Alfred Nobel
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Galileo Galilei
A physicist, mathematician, astronomer and philosopher, Galileo Galilei played a major role in the Scientific Revolution of the early 18th century. Despite his slightly dubious personal life and his affair with Marina Gamba, his contributions were invaluable and may not have come about, had he not loved his work above all else. Explore how his questionable views attracted much hostility from the powers that be. Follow in his amazing footsteps in this great title from The Amazing People Club®.
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Humphry Davy
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Joseph Banks
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