Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | September 24, 1898 |
| Birth Place | Australia |
| Age | 121 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Feb 21, 1968 (age 69) |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
Net worth: $1.7 Million (2024)
Howard Florey's net worth is estimated to be around $1.7 million in 2024. As a renowned pharmacologist in Australia, Florey has made significant contributions to the field of medicine, particularly in the development and use of antibiotics. His groundbreaking research on penicillin during the mid-20th century revolutionized the treatment of bacterial infections, saving countless lives. With his expertise and dedication, Florey has not only achieved monumental scientific achievements but also earned recognition and financial success in his career.
About
Australian Pharmacologist and pathologist who shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1945 for his role in the making of penicillin. His discovery was estimated to have saved over 82 million lives.
Before Fame
He received a PhD from the University of Cambridge.
Trivia
He was able to produce penicillin after he discovered it accidentally in 1928 as mould in his petri dish, which he left unwashed during a vacation.
Family Life
He married his long-time colleague and research assistant Dr. Margaret Jennings in 1967 after his first wife Ethel passed away.
Associated With
He shared the 1945 Nobel Prize with Alexander Fleming.
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