jan 1, 1847 - Ignaz Semmelweis (1818-1865)
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-Demonstrates that hand washing reduces puerperal infection
-Using chlorinated lime solution
-Doctors were offended by his idea and he was openly mocked for it
-In 1865, he suffered a nervous breakdown and was committed to an asylum where he died
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