Fact 1
The Lister Medal, a prestigious honor for a surgeon, is named after him.
Fact 2
His introduction of carbolic acid to sterilize tools helped reduce infections after surgeries, making it safe for patients.
Fact 3
Before he graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine, he also received a bachelor of Arts degree in 1847.
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