Johann Kaspar Lavater
Swiss physiognomist and poet
Born
November 15th, 1741
283 years ago
Died
1801
224 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Switzerland
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Born in Switzerland, contributed significantly to the study of physiognomy, the assessment of character based on facial features. Published several works, with the most prominent being 'Physiognomische Fragmente' which compiled his theories and observations regarding facial structures and their relation to personality. Actively engaged in poetry, producing various works that complemented his physiological explorations. His ideas stimulated interest in the connection between appearances and character traits during the 18th century.
Authored 'Physiognomische Fragmente'
Influenced the study of physiognomy
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