Alexandre Yersin
Swiss-French physician and bacteriologist
1863 — 1943
Quick Facts
Profession
Swiss-French physician and bacteriologist
Born
September 22, 1863
Died
1943 (age ~80)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
physician, biologist, agronomist
FranceBorn in AubonneDied in Nha Trang
1863
Born in Aubonne (1863-09-22)
1890
AwardFrench Order of Academic Palms
1894
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1897
AwardOfficer of the Legion of Honour
1913
AwardCommander of the Legion of Honour
1927
AwardLeconte Prize
About
Alexandre Émile John Yersin was a Swiss-French physician and bacteriologist. He is remembered for his work as a pioneer in microbiology and immunology. Yersin is the co-discoverer of both the Diphtheria and Tetanus toxins and of the bacillus responsible for the bubonic plague or pest. The bacteria was later named in his honour: Yersinia pestis. Yersin also demonstrated for the first time that the same bacillus was present in the rodent as well as in the human disease, thus underlining the possible means of transmission.
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Who is Alexandre Yersin?+
Alexandre Émile John Yersin was a Swiss-French physician and bacteriologist. He is remembered for his work as a pioneer in microbiology and immunology. Yersin is the co-discoverer of both the Diphtheria and Tetanus toxins and of the bacillus responsible for the bubonic plague or pest. The bacteria w
What does the name Alexandre mean?+
The name Alexandre means "A male given name from French or Portuguese, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alexandre and Alexandre.". It is of French origin.
When was Alexandre Yersin born?+
Alexandre Yersin was born on September 22, 1863.
When did Alexandre Yersin die?+
Alexandre Yersin died in 1943, at approximately 80 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French or Portuguese, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alexandre and Alexandre.
The name Alexandre is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French or Portuguese, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alexandre and Alexandre.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alexandre — September 22, 1863
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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