Joseph Lister
British surgeon and antiseptic pioneer (1827–1912)
1827 — 1912
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Profession
British surgeon and antiseptic pioneer (1827–1912)
Born
April 5, 1827
Died
1912 (age ~85)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, surgeon, university teacher
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in Upton House, NewhamDied in Walmer
1827
Born in Upton House, Newham (1827-04-05)
1860
AwardFellow of the Royal Society
1863
AwardCroonian Medal and Lecture
1872
AwardMakdougall Brisbane Prize
1877
AwardCothenius Medal
1879
AwardKnight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog
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Joseph Lister, 1st Baron Lister, was an English surgeon, medical scientist, experimental pathologist and pioneer of antiseptic surgery and preventive healthcare. Lister revolutionised the craft of surgery by the use of close anatomical observation, in the same manner that John Hunter revolutionised the science of surgery.
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Who is Joseph Lister?+
Joseph Lister, 1st Baron Lister, was an English surgeon, medical scientist, experimental pathologist and pioneer of antiseptic surgery and preventive healthcare. Lister revolutionised the craft of surgery by the use of close anatomical observation, in the same manner that John Hunter revolutionised
What does the name Joseph mean?+
The name Joseph means "a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.". It is of English origin.
When was Joseph Lister born?+
Joseph Lister was born on April 5, 1827.
When did Joseph Lister die?+
Joseph Lister died in 1912, at approximately 85 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.
The name Joseph is of English origin, meaning "a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Bold, energetic, courageous
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Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
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Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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