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          Ignaz Semmelweis

          Early pioneer of antiseptic procedures

          "Semmelweis" redirects here. For the films, see Semmelweis (1940 film) and Semmelweis (1952 film).

          The native form of this personal name is Semmelweis Ignác Fülöp. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.

          Ignaz Semmelweis

          Semmelweis, aged 42 in 1860, photograph by Borsos and Doctor

          Born

          Semmelweis Ignác Fülöp


          (1818-07-01)1 July 1818

          Buda, Hungary, Austrian Empire
          (now Budapest, Hungary)

          Died13 August 1865(1865-08-13) (aged 47)

          Oberdöbling, Austrian Empire (now Vienna, Austria)

          CitizenshipKingdom of Hungary
          Alma materUniversity of Vienna
          Known forIntroducing hand disinfection standards, in obstetrical clinics, from 1847
          Scientific career
          FieldsObstetrics, surgeries
          InstitutionsVienna General Hospital, Szent Rókus Kórház
          Spouse

          Mária Weidenhofer

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          (m. 1857)​
          Children5

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