Johann Spurzheim

Physician

1776 – 1832

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Who was Johann Spurzheim?

Johann Gaspar Spurzheim was a German physician who became one of the chief proponents of phrenology, which was developed c. 1800 by Franz Joseph Gall.

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Born
Dec 31, 1776
Trier
Also known as
  • J. G. Spurzheim
Nationality
  • Germany
Profession
Education
  • University of Trier
Died
Nov 10, 1832
Boston
Resting place
Mount Auburn Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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