Famous Deaths
- Ignaz Semmelweis, Hungarian physician who discovered the cause of puerperal (childbed) fever and introduced antisepsis into medical practice, dies at 47
Died in 1865 1865 Highlights
About August 13, 1865
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 158 years, 9 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
