Alexandre Yersin Apr 2026

Alexandre Yersin (1863–1943) was a Swiss-French physician and bacteriologist best known for co-discovering the bacillus responsible for the bubonic plague, later named Yersinia pestis in his honor. While his scientific contributions saved millions globally, his legacy is most deeply felt in Vietnam, where he lived for decades and is venerated as a national hero and humanitarian. Scientific Breakthroughs

If you are visiting Nha Trang, several landmarks honor "Ông Năm," as he was affectionately called by locals. alexandre yersin

: He introduced the Brazilian rubber tree ( Hevea brasiliensis ) to Indochina, founding a multi-billion dollar industry. several landmarks honor "Ông Năm