Josef Weiss (doctor)
Josef Weiss (often also white ; * 1797 in Breitenfurt near Niklasdorf , † March 20, 1847 in Freiwaldau ) was an Austrian doctor . He was one of the pioneers in hydrotherapy .
Life
Weiss was the son of a vomit . His youth and the place of his training are unknown. He was just settling down as a vet in Freiwaldau when Vincenz Prießnitz made a name for himself with his water healing. He began to deal with hydropathy himself and set up a cold water healing institute in Freiwaldau. This immediately enjoyed a large number of visitors. What distinguishes Weiss from Prießnitz, however, was the scientific examination of the question of the effectiveness of his cures. He began using scientific methods to prove the effectiveness of his cures.
Weiss received a call to England in 1841 . First he was supposed to set up a first cold-water sanatorium in Stanstead-Bury House ( Hertfordshire ). After he had succeeded, he followed another call to the royal castle of Sudbrook Park (now Greater London ). There, too, he built a cold water facility as its director. However, he had increasing health problems and resigned from office in 1845 to return home. Here he died a short time later.
Weiss was awarded honorary doctorates by the University of Jena and the University of Glasgow . The astronomer Edmund Weiss and the botanist Adolf Weiss are his sons.
Works (selection)
- The latest experiences and healings in the field of hydrotherapy. Along with a foreword by Starke. A medicin. Volksbuch , Leuckart, Breslau 1837 (Danish Copenhagen 1839; Swedish Stockholm 1841).
- Handbook of water medicine for doctors and laypeople , Einhorn Leipzig 1844 (digitized version) (in increased and improved edition, Einhorn, Leipzig 1847 (digitized version) ).
- The handbook of hydropathy: for professional and domestic use , Madden, London 1844 (digitized version) (several editions (digitized version) ).
- Handbook of watergeneeskunde voor gezonden en zieken… Groningen 1846 (digitized version ) .
literature
- Julius Pagel : White, Josef . In: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Volume 41, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1896, p. 574.
- Constantin von Wurzbach : White, Joseph (Hydropath) . In: Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich . 54th part. Kaiserlich-Königliche Hof- und Staatsdruckerei, Vienna 1886, pp. 122–124 ( digitized version ).
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Weiss, Josef |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | White, Josef; Weiss, Joseph; White, Joseph |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Austrian doctor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1797 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Breitenfurt near Niklasdorf |
| DATE OF DEATH | March 20, 1847 |
| Place of death | Freiwaldau |