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Ernst Chain

1906–1979

Science & TechnologyErected 2003

The blue plaque for Ernst Chain — Photograph via OpenPlaques

Sir Ernst Chain 1906-1979 biochemist and developer of penicillin lived here

Address: 9 North View, Wimbledon Common, SW19 Merton
Erected: 2003
Known for: Biochemist
Category: Science & Technology
Coordinates: 51.42730, -0.23091

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