Edward Charles Spitzka, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edward Charles Spitzka

United States physician and anatomist

Date of Birth: 10-Nov-1852

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 13-Jan-1914

Profession: psychiatrist, neurologist, anatomist

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Edward Charles Spitzka (November 10, 1852 – January 13, 1914) was an eminent late-19th century alienist, neurologist, and anatomist.
Dr.
Spitzka was the author of the landmark psychiatric manual "Treatise on Insanity, Its Classification, Diagnosis and Treatment" published in 1883.
He pioneered studies of the anatomy of the human nervous system.