About
Connecticut-born neurologist best known for popularizing the medical term neurasthenia, used to describe nerve weaknesses.
Before Fame
He worked as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the American Civil War.
Trivia
He was a harsh critic of Spiritualism and published a harsh critique of the concept, called The Psychology of Spiritism, in 1879.
Family Life
His father Spencer was a Congregational minister.
Associated With
He argued in favor of leniency towards the man who assassinated President James Garfield, citing the man's insanity.
