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1940 in Sweden

Explore 3 historical events and records for Sweden in 1940.

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Historical records for Sweden in 1940

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1940

Peace

Gustavus V · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Offers to mediate for peace between Great Britain & Germany

1940

Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug

Svartz, Nanna · Stockholm · Physician and Pharmacologist · Science / Medicine

Develops a drug later widely used for inflammatory bowel disease.

1940

Salazopyrin Treatment

Svartz, Nanna · Stockholm · Physician and Pharmacologist · Science / Medicine

Introduces salazopyrin for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

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