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Frank Fenner

Australian virologist (1914–2010)

  • Fame45.2
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  • Wikipedia390
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Lived 1914–2010, aged 96Australia
AustraliaAustraliaAcademicsAcademic
  • Wikipedia
    16 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1914–2010
    Aged 96
  • Awards
    16
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-06-22

Frank John Fenner was an Australian scientist with a distinguished career in the field of virology. His two greatest achievements are cited as overseeing the eradication of smallpox, and the attempted control of Australia's rabbit plague through the introduction of Myxoma virus.

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