Hermann Biggs
Hermann Biggs  | |
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| Born | September 29, 1859 Trumansburg, New York  | 
| Died | June 28, 1923 (aged 63) New York, New York  | 
| Nationality | American | 
| Alma mater | New York University School of Medicine | 
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | medicine public health bacteriology  | 
| Institutions | Metropolitan Board of Health | 
Hermann Michael Biggs (September 29, 1859 – June 28, 1923) was an American physician and pioneer in the field of public health who helped apply the science of bacteriology to the prevention and control of infectious diseases. He was born in Trumansburg, New York.