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Popular As | Carlos Finlay |
Occupation | Doctor |
Age | years old |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Born | December 3, 1833 (Cuba) |
Birthday | December 3 |
Town/City | Cuba |
Nationality | Cuba |
Carlos Finlay’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Carlos Finlay was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.
Cuban physician who pioneered the study of yellow fever in the late nineteenth century. In 2013 he was awarded a Google Doodle on the 180th anniversary of his birth.
He graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 1855 and went on to study in Havana and Paris before opening his own practice in Havana.
He was nominated seven times for a Nobel prize, but never won, however UNESCO named a prize for microbiology in his honor.
He married Adela Shine in 1865 and they had three children.
He developed a hypothesis regarding the role of mosquitoes in the spread of yellow fever that was not proven until twenty years later by Walter Reed.