As per our current Database, Willem Johan Kolff has been died on Feb 11, 2009 (age 97).
When Willem Johan Kolff die, Willem Johan Kolff was 97 years old.
| Popular As | Willem Johan Kolff |
| Occupation | Doctor |
| Age | 97 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | February 14, 1911 (Germany) |
| Birthday | February 14 |
| Town/City | Germany |
| Nationality | Germany |
Willem Johan Kolff’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Willem Johan Kolff was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.
Physician who replicated the function of kidneys through the world's first dialysis machine.
While fighting in the Dutch Resistance during World War II, he built the first artificial kidney.
He built the first dialysis machine with parts scavenged around from the war, and even included part of a wrecked German fighter plane.
He had five younger brothers.
Renee Laennec was another physician whose invention, the stethoscope, helped to advance the practice of Medicine.
