Alexander Ogston
Alexander Ogston | |
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| Born | April 19, 1844 |
| Died | February 1, 1929 (aged 84) |
| Alma mater | University of Aberdeen |
| Known for | The discovery of Staphylococcus aureus |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Jane Hargrave (1867–1873) Isabella Margaret Matthews |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Surgery/Bacteriology |
| Institutions | Aberdeen Royal Infirmary |
Sir Alexander Ogston KCVO MD CM LLD (19 April 1844 – 1 February 1929) was a British surgeon, famous for his discovery of Staphylococcus.