Frithiof Holmgren, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Frithiof Holmgren

Swedish physiologist

Date of Birth: 22-Oct-1831

Place of Birth: Västra Ny församling, Östergötland County, Sweden

Date of Death: 14-Aug-1897

Profession: physiologist

Nationality: Sweden

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Alarik Frithiof Holmgren ( October 22, 1831 – August 14, 1897) was a Swedish physician, physiologist and professor at Upsala University.
He was most noted for his research of color blindness.
He was also a vocal opponent of vivisection, and particularly the use of curare to immobilize subjects so they appeared peaceful while feeling great pain.