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Taro Takemi

1904 – 1983

Japanese physician

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About Taro Takemi

Lived 1904 – 1983 (aged 79). Taro Takemi was a Japanese physician and internist.

was a Japanese physician who served as 11th President of the Japan Medical Association for 25 years from 1957 to 1982, and also served as president of the World Medical Association from 1975 to 1976.

Life Takemi completed his M.D. in 1930 from Keio University School of Medicine. He went to RIKEN to study the application of nuclear physics to medicine under Yoshio Nishina who was a famous physicist in Japan. He built the first portable electrocardiograph in 1937, and was also known for his invention of the vectorcardiograph in 1939. Also a medical researcher, he patented several laboratory processes, and was a member of the research and survey team which investigated effects of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. The Takemi Memorial Hall was established by the Japan Radioisotope Association in Takizawa, Iwate in 1989.

Awards and honours Takemi received numerous honors and awards include the following: Silver Medal from Pope Paul VI

Family His son, Keizo Takemi, is a politician.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Keio University
Employers
Harvard University
Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class

Family & relationships

Child
Keizo Takemi

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Taro Takemi?

Japanese physician

When was Taro Takemi born?

Taro Takemi was born on 7 August 1904 in Kyoto Prefecture.

When did Taro Takemi die?

Taro Takemi died on 20 December 1983 in Tokyo.

What was Taro Takemi's occupation?

Taro Takemi was a physician and internist.

What nationality was Taro Takemi?

Taro Takemi was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Taro Takemi

· Wikidata: Q7686509

· DBpedia: Taro Takemi

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