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Frithiof Holmgren

Swedish physiologist · Sweden · On the map · Lived 1831 to 1897 · aged 65

Alarik Frithiof Holmgren was a Swedish physician, physiologist and professor at Uppsala University, most noted for his research of color blindness. He was a vocal opponent of vivisection, and particularly the use of curare to immobilize subjects so they appeared peaceful while enduring great pain.

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Honorary Doctorate1893
Honorary Member of Östgöta Nation in Uppsala1861

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Lived 1831 to 1897 · aged 65