Kaspar Hauser

German feral child with mysterious origins

Kaspar Hauser - German feral child with mysterious origins
Born

1812
213 years ago

Died

December 17th, 1833
191 years ago — 21 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Germany

Links & References

A child appeared in Nuremberg, Germany, in 1828, claiming to have grown up in isolation. He was unable to speak or read and had limited understanding of the world. Theories arose regarding his origins, including that he was of noble birth or held captive. As time passed, he began to learn and communicate, attracting attention from scholars and the public. His life ended abruptly when he was found stabbed in 1833, leading to speculation about the circumstances surrounding his death and the true nature of his life. This case received significant media coverage and spurred discussions about human development.

Emergence in Nuremberg, Germany in 1828

Mysterious death at age 21

Inspiration for studies on feral children

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