Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Rune Elmqvist Biography and Timeline

Follow Rune Elmqvist through 2 dated historical records for Sweden.

Rune Elmqvist, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1958–1958Years on this page

1958

First Pacemaker Implant Device

Physician and Engineer · Stockholm · Science / Technology

Creates a compact electronic device supporting an abnormally slow heartbeat.

Implantable Pacemaker

Physician and Engineer · Stockholm · Science / Technology

Designs the first implantable cardiac pacemaker used in a patient.

Records, sources and methodology

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