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Félix d'Hérelle
French microbiologist, the discoverer and founder of bacteriophages and bacteriophage therapy (1873–1949).
Born April 25th, 1873 in Paris. [ref]
Died February 22nd, 1949 at 75 years old in Paris (pancreatic cancer).
Occupations
biologist, botanist, geneticist, microbiologist
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