Lewis W. Wannamaker Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

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Lewis W. Wannamaker (1923-1983) was a prominent American microbiologist and pediatrician. He studied at Emory University and Duke University, completing his residency in pediatrics there. His significant work included serving in the US Army's Department of Preventive Medicine and contributing to the establishment of a streptococcus laboratory. He made notable advancements in understanding streptococcal infections, demonstrating that penicillin treatment prevents rheumatic fever, earning him the Lasker Award in 1954. Throughout his career, he influenced pediatric infectious disease practices and received multiple prestigious accolades, including the Robert Koch Prize in 1980.

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Meaning of the name - Lewis

Warrior, famous warrior, renowned warrior

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May 19, 1923 Facts

Generation Group

Lewis W. Wannamaker belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Educated At: Emory University | Duke University | University of Minnesota

Occupation: biochemist

Employers: University of Minnesota

Awards Received: Humboldt Research Fellowship | Guggenheim Fellowship | Robert Koch Prize | Humboldt Prize

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.