Franz Joseph Gall (1758-1828), German physician

Franz Joseph Gall (1758-1828), German physician and founder of Phrenology, circa 1790. The theory that different mental powers are governed by particular regions of the brain which can be recognised by the contours of the cranium had great popularity but was suppressed in 1802 as being a subversive religion. It enjoyed a second wave of popularity later in the 19th century. Stipple engraving circa 1790

1790 1802 Brain Contours Cranium Enjoyed Fringe Gall Governed Mental Particular Phrenology Popularity Recognised Regions Stipple Subversive Suppressed Theory

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