Johann Jakob Guggenbühl

Johann Jakob Guggenbühl (August 13, 1816, Meilen) – February 2, 1863 Montreux) was a Swiss physician.[1] He's considered as one of the precursors of medico-educational care.

Johann Jakob Guggenbühl with children of his hospital, 1853.

Life

Guggenbühl showed interest in cretinism and was convinced that this disease could be cured. He created, in 1841, a residential home for mentally-handicaped children in Interlaken that lasted until 1860.

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References

  1. http://www.hls-dhs-dss.ch/textes/d/D14393.php Guggenbühl, Johann Jakob - Historisches Lexikon der Schweiz.

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