
German physician
1734 — 1815
Quick Facts
Profession
German physician
Born
May 23, 1734
Died
1815 (age ~81)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
astronomer, physician, magnetizer
1734
Born in Iznang (1734-05-23)
1752
EducationStudied at University of Dillingen (1752–1754)
1754
EducationStudied at University of Ingolstadt
1759
EducationStudied at University of Vienna (1759–1766)
1798
Awardhonorary citizenship
1815
Died in Meersburg
About
Franz Anton Mesmer was a German physician with an interest in astronomy. He theorized the existence of a process of natural energy transference occurring between all animate and inanimate objects; this he called "animal magnetism", later referred to as mesmerism. Mesmer's theory attracted a wide following between about 1780 and 1850, and continued to have some influence until the end of the 19th century. In 1843, the Scottish doctor James Braid proposed the term "hypnotism" for a technique derived from animal magnetism; today the word "mesmerism" generally functions as a synonym of "hypnosis". Mesmer also supported the arts, specifically music; he was on friendly terms with Haydn and Mozart.
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Franz Anton Mesmer was a German physician with an interest in astronomy. He theorized the existence of a process of natural energy transference occurring between all animate and inanimate objects; this he called "animal magnetism", later referred to as mesmerism. Mesmer's theory attracted a wide fol
The name Franz means "A male given name from Latin, rare in English.. Etymology: From Franz. Francis.". It is of German origin.
Franz Anton Mesmer was born on May 23, 1734.
Franz Anton Mesmer died in 1815, at approximately 81 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin, rare in English.. Etymology: From Franz. Francis.
The name Franz is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin, rare in English.. Etymology: From Franz. Francis.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Franz — May 23, 1734
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Legend.
— anon
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