William Bleckwenn Scientist

William Jefferson Bleckwenn (July 23, 1895 - January 6, 1965) was an American neurologist, psychiatrist, and military physician, who was instrumental in developing the treatment known as "narcoanalysis" or "narcosynthesis." The lay-description for that process is the administration of "truth serum."

Personal facts

William Bleckwenn
Birth dateJuly 23, 1895
Birth place
Astoria Queens , New York City , New York
Nationality
United States
Citizenship
United States
Date of deathJanuary 06, 1965
Place of death
Winter Haven Florida
Residence
Winter Haven Florida
Education
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Known for
Neurology

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Scientist

awards
Legion of Merit
Field of study
Medicine
Neurology
Psychopharmacology
Psychiatry

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