Ernst Rüdin
Swiss psychiatrist and eugenics proponent
Born
April 19th, 1874
150 years ago
Died
October 22nd, 1952
72 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Switzerland
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A Swiss psychiatrist and geneticist, significant contributions were made in the field of psychiatry and eugenics. Played a central role in shaping eugenics policies in Switzerland and influenced similar movements in Germany. Served as a professor at the University of Zurich and published extensively on genetic disorders and heredity. Advocated for the sterilization of individuals deemed unfit, which reflected broader societal trends in early 20th-century Europe.
Promoted eugenic policies in Switzerland
Published works on hereditary diseases
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