Holger Crafoord
Alf Erik Holger Crafoord (born Lundquist; 25 July 1908 – 21 May 1982) was a Swedish industrialist and patron. He founded Gambro, which developed and commercialized the artificial kidney. He also established the Crafoord Foundation, the proceeds of which fund the Crafoord Prize for scientific research.
Holger Crafoord | |
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| Born | Alf Erik Holger Lundquist 25 July 1908 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Died | 21 May 1982 (aged 73) Lund, Sweden |
| Resting place | Ödestugu cemetery |
| Alma mater | Stockholm School of Economics |
| Occupation(s) | Industrialist, patron |
| Known for | Founding Gambro, developer of kidney dialysis products |
| Awards | Illis quorum 1982 |
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