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Connecticut-born neurologist best known for popularizing the medical term neurasthenia, used to describe nerve weaknesses.He was a harsh critic of Spiritualism and published a harsh critique of the concept, called The Psychology of Spiritism, in 1879.He argued in favor of leniency towards the man who assassinated President James Garfield, citing the man's insanity.
BEFORE FAMEHe worked as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the American Civil War.
PERSONAL LIFEHis father Spencer was a Congregational minister.
FUN FACTSDoctor George Miller Beard were born on Wednesday, birthstone is Emerald, the seaon was Spring in the Chinese year of , it is 116 days until George Miller Beard next birthday.
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