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Alexander Fleming

1881–1955

Science & TechnologyFamousErected 1981

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Sir Alexander Fleming 1881-1955 discoverer of penicillin lived here

Address: 20a Danvers Street
Erected: 1981
Known for: Discoverer of penicillin
Category: Science & Technology
Coordinates: 51.48290, -0.17244

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