JOHANN GASPAR SPURZHEIM

CHARACTEROLOGY
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Lesson I

Lesson I—Page 46

Plate 2
JOHANN GASPAR SPURZHEIM
PHRENOLOGIST—1776-1832

(ANTERIOR VIEW)
Conspicuous Features
1. Exceedingly large head of great circumference and unusual height.
2. Profile vertical, the forehead and chin being in line.
3. Ears large.
4. Eyes fairly large.
5. Nose broad, of medium size in profile and of the Greco-Roman type.
6. Mouth large and lips thin.
7. Perceptives inconspicuous.
History
Spurzheim (1776-1832) was a surgeon and was for years private secretary to Gall, whom he assisted in developing phrenology. He was born near Treves. In 1813, Gall and

(LATERAL VIEW)
Spurzheim differed and separated, the latter proceeding to England where he lectured and wrote for four years. In 1832 he sailed for the United States, and died at Boston on the tenth of November, soon after his arrival.
Character from Cast
Spurzheim's character was marked in several respects. He possessed great energy as shown by his Greco-Roman nose, a fine memory and aptitude for details as evidenced by his prominent forehead and conspicuous chin. Wilfulness and determination are shown by his prominent jaws, and memory for things heard by his large, thin ears. His most conspicuous feature was his massive cranium which, judging by its anterior vertical outline, signified memory more than independent reasoning capacity.

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