Theodor Billroth
1829–1894 (age 65)
Biography
Christian Albert Theodor Billroth (26 April 1829 – 6 February 1894) was a one of the most eminent surgeons of the 19th century, with his main contributions in gastrectomy, laryngectomy and anatomical pathology and is generally regarded as the founding father of modern abdominal surgery.
As early as 1874 he discovered the bacteriostatic effects of penicillium , which makes him the primary discoverer of penicillin.
He was a close friend and confidant of Johannes Brahms, a leading patron of the Viennese musical scene, and one of the first to attempt a scientific analysis of musicality.