John Alexander Hopps (May 21, 1919 – November 24, 1998) was a notable figure in biomedical engineering, recognized for co-developing the first artificial pacemaker and the first combined pacemaker-defibrillator. He founded the Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society (CMBES) and served as both President and Secretary-General of the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering during the 1970s to mid-1980s. Often referred to as the 'Father of biomedical engineering in Canada,' his contributions earned him a place in the Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame.
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Meaning of the name - John
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Place of Birth: Winnipeg
Educated At: University of Manitoba
Occupation: engineer
Awards Received: Officer of the Order of Canada
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 21, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 21, 2024 |
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| Sun | 29 Taurus 37 | 1 Gemini 10 | 10 Virgo 10 |
| Moon | 15 Aquarius 8 | 9 Scorpio 57 | 22 Sagittarius 46 |
| Mercury | 8 Taurus 32 | 8 Taurus 15 | 22 Leo 15 |
| Venus | 10 Cancer 16 | 27 Taurus 25 | 24 Virgo 29 |
| Mars | 26 Taurus 41 | 16 Aries 9 | 7 Leo 20 |
| Jupiter | 14 Cancer 18 | 29 Taurus 0 | 6 Leo 44 |
| Saturn | 22 Leo 44 | 18 Pisces 7 | 3 Virgo 27 |
| Uranus | 1 Pisces 33 | 23 Taurus 37 | 29 Aquarius 15 |
| Neptune | 6 Leo 50 | 29 Pisces 28 | 10 Leo 12 |
| Pluto | 5 Cancer 15 | 2 Aquarius 0 | 7 Cancer 32 |
| Rahu | 4 Sagittarius 15 | 13 Aries 22 | 28 Scorpio 41 |
| Ketu | 4 Gemini 15 | 13 Libra 22 | 28 Taurus 41 |
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