Frank Fenner
Australian scientist
Frank John Fenner AC CMG MBE FRS FAA 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... Wikipedia
Born: December 21, 1914, Ballarat, Australia
Died: November 22, 2010 (age 95 years), Canberra, Australia
Awards: Japan Prize, Albert Einstein World Award of Science, and Copley Medal
Education: The University of Adelaide and Rose Park Primary School
Known for: Eradication of smallpox; Control of Australia's rabbit plague
Parents: Charles Fenner
Other names: Frank John Fenner (after 1938)