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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Jöns SvanbergAlso won honorary member of Östgöta nation in Uppsala
Olof HammarstenAlso won honorary member of Östgöta nation in Uppsala
Oscar AlinAlso won honorary member of Östgöta nation in Uppsala
Albert LindhagenAlso won honorary member of Östgöta nation in Uppsala
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Lived 1831 to 1897 · aged 65
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