FIRST - Heart Pacemaker - PREMIER - Stimulateur Cardiaque - Ottawa, Ontario
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Weathervane
N 45° 26.440 W 075° 37.982
18T E 450491 N 5032099
Dr. John Alexander Hopps developed the world's first pacemaker. Le Docteur John Alexander Hopps conçu le premier stimulateur cardiaque au monde.
Waymark Code: WM10G48
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/02/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Dunbar Loop
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Inscription on the plaque:

In memory of Dr. John Hopps
À la mémoire du Dr. John Hopps

This park commemorates the life and achievements of:
Ce parc commémore la vie et les réalisations du:

Dr. John Alexander Hopps
1919-1998

In recognition of a distinguished
scientist recognized globally for
the development of the world's
first heart pacemaker and as
the father of Biomedical Engineering
in Canada.

Dedicated on this
17th day of September 2004


Inscription sur la plaque:

À la mémoire d'un chercheur
émérite reconnu mondialement
pour avoir conçu le premier
stimulateur cardiaque au monde.
On le surnomme le père du génie
biomédical au Canada.

Inauguré le 17e jour de septembre 2004
FIRST - Classification Variable: Person or Group

Date of FIRST: 01/01/1950

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