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Fleming1 1. Sir Alexander. 1881--1955, Scottish bacteriologist: discovered lysozyme (1922) and penicillin (1928): shared the Nobel prize for physiology or medicine in 1945 2. Ian (Lancaster). 1908--64, English author of spy novels; creator of the secret agent James Bond 3. Sir John Ambrose. 1849--1945, English electrical engineer: invented the thermionic valve (1904) Fleming2 a native or inhabitant of Flanders or a Flemish-speaking Belgian How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Staley Fleming did not, or he would perhaps not have sprung to his feet as the night wind brought in through the open window the long wailing howl of a distant dog. Fleming was thus disposed of it became necessary to find a successor. FROM MISS EVELYN VANE, IN PARIS, TO THE LADY AUGUSTA FLEMING, AT BRIGHTON. |
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