1827–1912
Joseph Lister
British surgeon and antiseptic pioneer
84years old at death
30,991days lived
81%of the people on this site died younger
Joseph Lister was born on 5 April 1827 and died on 10 February 1912, aged 84 years and 311 days. That is 30,991 days in all.
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