Walter Freeman
Walter Freeman (1895–1972) was an American neurologist who became infamous for popularizing the lobotomy in the United States. He developed a more accessible version of the procedure, performing it through the eye socket and often without anesthesia. Freeman's methods were highly controversial and led to significant ethical debates surrounding the treatment of mental illness, ultimately resulting in a legacy that is viewed with both historical interest and moral outrage.
Born on Jan 01, 1895 (130 years old)
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Walter Freeman is an associate professor of physics at Syracuse University who commented on the phenomenon of the Black Moon.
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Freeman was a champion of lobotomy in the United States and performed over 3,000 procedures.
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Freeman was a champion of lobotomy in the United States and performed thousands of these procedures.
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Freeman was a champion of lobotomy in the United States and performed over 3,000 procedures.
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