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Willem Einthoven

Dutch physiologist

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Willem Einthoven was a Dutch medical doctor and physiologist. He invented the first practical electrocardiograph in 1895 and received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1924 for it.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Semarang wd
Died
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Place of death
Leiden wd
Citizenship
Kingdom of the Netherlands wd
Occupation
inventor, physician, physiologist, university teacher wd
Education
Utrecht University wd
Spouse
Frédérique Jeanne Louise de Vogel wd

Positions held wd

  • rector magnificus of Leiden University (1905–1906)

Awards wd

  • Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1924)
  • National Inventors Hall of Fame (2008)
  • Foreign Member of the Royal Society (1926)

Questions

When was Willem Einthoven born?
Willem Einthoven was born on 21 May 1860 in Semarang.
What positions has Willem Einthoven held?
Positions held by Willem Einthoven include: rector magnificus of Leiden University (1905–1906).
Where did Willem Einthoven study?
Willem Einthoven was educated at Utrecht University.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Willem Einthoven · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q189488 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Willem Einthoven.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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