# Louis Washkansky

> Louis Joshua Washkansky was a South African man who was the recipient of the world's first human-to-human heart transplant, and the first patient to regain consciousness following the operation. Washkansky lived for 18 days and was able to speak with his wife and reporters.

*Lithuanian-South African grocer (c. 1912–1967); recipient of the first human heart transplant*

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## Identity
- **Country:** South Africa
- **Born:** 1912-04-12
- **Died:** 1967-12-21
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
- **Popularity score:** 49.0 / 100
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- **Historical depth:** 9.7 / 100
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- **Source confidence:** 60.0 / 100
- **Profile completeness:** 35.0 / 100

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