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Italian neurologist, physiologist, and anthropologist (1831-1910)

Key facts

Born
( 1831-10-31 ) 31 October 1831, Monza
Died
28 August 1910 (1910-08-28) (aged 78), San Terenzo ( La Spezia )
Education
University of Pisa , University of Milan ; Doctorate of Medicine at University of Pavia
Known for
Experiments relating to coca and cognition
Movement
Liberal ; Darwinist
Mother
Laura Solera Mantegazza

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Paolo
Gender
male
Place of birth
Monza
Place of death
San Terenzo
Languages spoken
Italian
Religion
atheism
Academic degree
laurea
Movement
atheism
Official website
www.paolomantegazza.it
Image
Gebrüder Alinari - Der Senator Mantegazza (Zeno Fotografie).jpg
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Commons category
Paolo Mantegazza
date of birth
1831-10-31
date of death
1910-08-28
Commons Creator page
Paolo Mantegazza
name in native language
Paolo Mantegazza
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Encyclopedic overview

Paolo Mantegazza ( Italian pronunciation: [ˈpaːolo manteˈɡattsa]; 31 October 1831 – 28 August 1910) was an Italian neurologist, physiologist, and anthropologist, known for his experimental investigation of coca leaves and its effects on the human psyche. He was also an author of fiction.

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