Inventor Profile

Williamina Fleming

1857–1911

Catalogued thousands of stars; discovered the Horsehead Nebula.

Lifetime

1857–1911

Birthplace

Field

Innovation

[BIOGRAPHY PLACEHOLDER]

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Key Inventions

Penicillin
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Penicillin

Alexander Fleming · 1928

The world's first true antibiotic.

Universal Standard Time collectible card — Scottish Inventions Collection