Charles Nicolle

1866–1936 (age 70)

Biography

Charles Nicolle (1866–1936) was a physician whose research at the Pasteur Institute transformed understanding of typhus, leading to a Nobel Prize and to methods that continue to protect countless lives.

His presence is felt at the Musée Pasteur, where visitors can reflect on the compassionate scientist who combined rigorous research with a deep concern for humanity.

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