Magnus Huss

Doctor

Birthday October 22, 1807

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Sweden

DEATH DATE Apr 22, 1890 (82)

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About

Swedish doctor known for introducing the diagnosis of chronic alcoholism into medical literature in 1849.

Before Fame

He worked as a surgeon and senior physician in the Seraphim hospital in Sweden.

Trivia

In 1857, he became a member of the Swedish Estates Parliament.

Family Life

His father was a Lutheran pastor. His wife was named Maria Charlotta Banér.

Associated With

He and Mary Edwards Walker were both famous physicians.