Mesmer (Mesmer) Franz Anton

(23.05.1734, Iznang - 5.03.1815) - Austrian physician, founder of the teachings of animal magnetism ( 'mesmerism'). He studied theology and medicine. In 1776, Mr.. came to the conclusion that magnetic therapy favorably affects patient due not to the magnet, and a mysterious force (fluid) coming from the magnetizer. In its submissions, the planets are at people through a certain magnetic forces, which can accumulate and pass in order to eliminate disease. Had a significant influence on the philosophy romatizma