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Mesmer, Franz Anton (1734-1815), Austrian founder of doctrine of animal magnetism | Wellcome Collection
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Friedrich Anton Mesmer - the originator of mesmerism - Franz Anton Mesmer (May 23, 1734 - March 5, 1815) discovered what he called magnétisme animal (animal magnetism) and others often called mesmerism.
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Mesmerism: The Discovery of Animal Magnetism: Mesmer, Franz Anton, Charles, Michael: 9781558183827: Amazon.com: Books
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