Ross on the steps of laboratory in Calcutta, 1898. With Mrs Ross, Mahomed Bux and laboratory assistants in the foreground, cages for malarial birds. Sir Ronald Ross (May 13, 1857 - September, 16 1932) was a British doctor and polymath. He was born in India where his grandfather contracted malaria and he vowed at an early age to find a cure. At the age of eight, he was sent to England for his education.

Ross on the steps of laboratory in Calcutta, 1898. With Mrs Ross, Mahomed Bux and laboratory assistants in the foreground, cages for malarial birds. Sir Ronald Ross (May 13, 1857 - September, 16 1932) was a British doctor and polymath. He was born in India where his grandfather contracted malaria and he vowed at an early age to find a cure. At the age of eight, he was sent to England for his education. Stock Photo
Preview

Image details

Contributor:

Science History Images / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

T96KJW

File size:

40.8 MB (1.7 MB Compressed download)

Releases:

Model - no | Property - noDo I need a release?

Dimensions:

3750 x 3801 px | 31.8 x 32.2 cm | 12.5 x 12.7 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

20 March 2018

More information:

This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

Ronald Ross, Calcutta Laboratory, 1898