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Andrea Verga

1811-05-20 – 1895-11-21

Portrait of Andrea Verga
medico e politico italianoCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Andrea Verga (20 May 1811 – 21 November 1895) was an Italian psychiatrist and neurologist. Verga is remembered for his pioneer work done in the study of the criminally insane, as well as his early research of acrophobia, a condition he personally suffered from.

Occupation & Career

physician, politician, psychiatrist

Education

University of Pavia

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus; commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎; Knight of the Legion of Honour

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎ · Knight of the Legion of Honour · Knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus

Employer

Policlinico of Milan

Education & Institutions

University of Pavia

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1405606 — wikidata View source

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