Johann Spurzheim
German physician and phrenologist (1776-1832)
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Summary
Johann Spurzheim was born on December 31, 1776[1], in Longuich[2]. He died on November 10, 1832[3], in Boston[4]. He worked as a physician[5], psychologist[6], and physiologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (189 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mount Auburn Cemetery[9]
- Spouse: Honorine Pothier[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[11]
- Field of work: medicine[12], phrenology[13]
- Influenced by: Franz Joseph Gall[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Johann Spurzheim[16]
- Family name: Spurzheim[17]
- Given name: Johann[18], Gaspar[19], John[20]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[21], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[22], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24], French[25]
- Name in native language: Johann Gaspar Spurzheim[26]
Why It Matters
Johann Spurzheim has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Johann Spurzheim born?
Johann Spurzheim was born in Longuich[2].
Where did Johann Spurzheim die?
Johann Spurzheim passed away in Boston[4].
Who was Johann Spurzheim married to?
Johann Spurzheim's spouses include Honorine Pothier[10].
What did Johann Spurzheim do for work?
Johann Spurzheim worked as a physician[5], psychologist[6], and physiologist[7].