Chlorinated Handwashing
Introduces chlorinated handwashing in the maternity clinic.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Ignaz Semmelweis Biography and Timeline
Follow Ignaz Semmelweis through 2 dated historical records for Hungary.
Ignaz Semmelweis, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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1847–1847Years on this page
1847
Prevention of Puerperal Fever
Greatly reduces maternal deaths from puerperal fever through hygiene.
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