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Benjamin Rush

Benjamin Rush

American physician, educator, author

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Founder of
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American Psychiatric Association
Birthdate
December 24, 1745
Birthplace
Byberry, Philadelphia
Byberry, Philadelphia
Date of Death
April 19, 1813
Place of Death
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Author of
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The Bible in schools
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Directions for preserving the health of soldiers
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Benjamin Rush
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Observations upon the cause and cure of the tetanus
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Medical inquiries and observations
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Old family letters relating to the yellow fever
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An account of the manners of the German inhabitants of Pennsylvania, written 1789
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My dearest Julia
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Educated at
West Nottingham Academy
West Nottingham Academy
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
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Princeton University
Princeton University
Occupation
Author
Author
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Psychiatrist
Physician
Physician
Writer
Writer
Scientist
Scientist
Politician
Politician
Chemist
Chemist
ISNI
00000001103033290
Open Library ID
OL41718A0
VIAF
848133770

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Child
Richard Rush
Richard Rush
Citizenship
United States
United States
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Doctoral Advisor
Joseph Black
Joseph Black
William Cullen
William Cullen
Doctoral Students
James Woodhouse
James Woodhouse
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Father of
Richard Rush
Richard Rush
Nickname
Father of American Psychiatry
Wikidata ID
Q656478
Overview

Benjamin Rush was born on December 24, 1745, in Byberry, Philadelphia and passed away on April 19, 1813, in Philadelphia. He had multiple occupations, including chemist, writer, psychiatrist, physician, and politician. He held citizenship in the United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

Rush studied at several academic institutions, including Princeton University, West Nottingham Academy, and the University of Edinburgh. His doctoral advisors were Joseph Black and William Cullen. He was the founder of the American Psychiatric Association and was nicknamed the "Father of American Psychiatry".

Benjamin Rush had a son named Richard Rush.

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