Who was the first African-born Nobel laureate?
Nelson Mandela
Desmond Tutu
Max Theiler
Albert Lutuli
Answer
The first African-born Nobel laureate was Max Theiler, who was born in Pretoria, South Africa in 1899. Theiler received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1951 for his work on yellow fever. He was a virologist who studied the virus that causes yellow fever and developed a vaccine for the disease. Theiler's work has saved millions of lives and helped to control the spread of yellow fever.
Unveiling the Legacy of Max Theiler: A Journey Through Virology
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