Frederic William Henry Myers
English poet and philologist
Born
Died
1901
125 years ago — 58 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1843, this individual was a prominent English poet and philologist who co-founded the Society for Psychical Research. The society aimed to promote the study of psychic phenomena, focusing on topics such as mediumship and spiritualism. Myers authored significant works in both poetry and the study of philology, contributing to literature and the understanding of language. His exploration of the human mind and spirit laid foundational work in areas related to psychical research, influencing subsequent studies in the field.
Co-founded the Society for Psychical Research
Authored 'Human Personality and Its Survival of Bodily Death'
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