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Vincenz Priessnitz

Austrian hydrotherapist (1799-1851) · Doctors · Died at 52

Vincenz Priessnitz, also written Prießnitz was an Austrian hydrotherapist. Originally a peasant farmer in Austrian Silesia, he is generally considered the founder of hydrotherapy, an alternative medical treatment.

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A typical day, 30 days to 18 June 2026

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Category
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1799 to 1851 · aged 52