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What is louis pasteur known for

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Louis Pasteur (1822–1895) is revered by his successors in the life sciences as well as by the general public. In fact, his name provided the basis for a household word—pasteurized.

His research, which showed that microorganisms cause both fermentation and disease, supported the germ theory of disease at a time when its validity was still being questioned. In his ongoing quest for disease treatments he created the first vaccines for fowl cholera; anthrax, a major livestock disease that in recent times has been used against humans in germ warfare; and the dreaded rabies.

Early Life and Education

Pasteur was born in Dole, France, the middle child of five in a family that had for generations been leather tanners. Young Pasteur’s gifts seemed to be more artistic than academic until near the end of his years in secondary school. Spurred by his mentors’ encouragement, he undertook rigorous studies to compensate for his academic shortcomings in order to prepare for the École Normale Supérieure, the famous teachers’ college in Paris. He earned his master’s degree there in 1845 and his

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Louis Pasteur Timeline: The Life of Louis Pasteur

Timeline of Historical Events Involving Louis Pasteur

1822
  • Louis Pasteur born at 2 a.m. in Dole (Jura), as the third child of Jean-Joseph Pasteur and Jeanne-Etiennette Roqui.
1823
  • Louis Pasteur is baptized.
1825
  • Birth of Louis Pasteur’s sister, Josephine.
1826
  • The Pasteur family moves to Marnoz (Jura), where Jean-Joseph rents a tannery.
  • Birth of Clermont-Ferrand of Marie Laurent, Pasteur’s future wife.
  • Birth of Louis Pasteur’s sister, Emilie.
1827
  • The Pasteur family moves to a tannery on the banks of the Cuisance River at Arbois. Jean-Joseph buys this property in 1833 and lives there until his death.
  • Louis Pasteur draws his first pastel at the age of 13 (Dessin et Pastels).
1829
  • Emilie contracts encephalitis, which leaves her permanently impaired.
  • Student at École Primaire, Arbois.
1831
  • Pasteur enters primary school (Student at Collège d’Arbois).
  • Pasteur witnesses the treatment of several victims of bites by rabid animals; the epidemic causes
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    1822

    December 27. Birth of Louis Pasteur in Dole (Jura).

    1827

    His family moved to Arbois.He produced his first pastel drawing at the age of 13.

    1831

    Louis Pasteur was a pupil at Arbois Collège

    1839

    Left to study at the Collège Royal in Besançon.

    1840

    Received his Bachelier ès lettres (Arts diploma) in Besançon. Teaching assistant at the Collège in Besançon.

    1842

    Received his Bachelier ès Sciences mathématiques (Mathematics diploma) in Dijon.

    1843

    Admitted to the prestigious École Normale Supérieure (4th place).

    1845

    Earned his degree in science.

    1846

    Appointed physics teacher at the Lycée de Tournon (Ardèche) but stayed on at the École Normale Supérieure as assistant professor.
    Met Auguste Laurent in Antoine Balard’s laboratory. Studied crystals.

    1847

    Docteur ès sciences.

    1848

    Appointed physics teacher at the Lycée de Dijon then substitute chemistry teacher at the Science Faculty in Strasbourg. Research on dimorphism. Historical paper on the two forms of sodium ammonium paratartrate.

    1849

    Louis Pasteur married Marie Laurent, daughter

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