Martin H:son Holmdahl facts for kids

Svante Martin Henriksson Holmdahl (born June 10, 1923 – died March 11, 2015) was an important Swedish doctor. He was an expert in anesthesiology, which is the medical field that helps people feel no pain during operations. Later, he became the leader of Uppsala University, a famous school in Sweden, from 1978 to 1989.

Who Was Svante Holmdahl?

Svante Holmdahl was a respected figure in medicine and education in Sweden. He dedicated his life to helping others. This included his work as a doctor and as the head of a major university.

Early Life and Medical Career

Svante Holmdahl started studying to become a doctor in Uppsala in 1942. Uppsala is a city in Sweden. By 1953, he was put in charge of the anesthesiology department. This department was at the Academic Hospital in Uppsala.

In 1956, he published his big research paper for his PhD. It was called Pulmonary Uptake of Oxygen, Acid-base Metabolism, and Circulation During Prolonged Apnoea. This paper was about how the body uses oxygen and works during breathing. In 1965, he became the main boss of the anesthesiology department at Uppsala University. Then, in 1970, he was chosen as the assistant leader of the university.

Leading Uppsala University

In 1978, the university's main leader, Torgny T:son Segerstedt, retired. Svante Holmdahl was chosen to take his place. He became the rector magnificus, or head, of Uppsala University. He stayed in this important job until he retired in 1989.

A Legacy of Human Rights

In 2003, Uppsala University created a special award. It was called The Martin H:son Holmdahl Scholarship for the promotion of human rights and liberty. This scholarship was started to honor Holmdahl's 80th birthday. It helps support human rights and freedom. Svante Holmdahl passed away in Uppsala in 2015, at the age of 91.