Mesmerism in Sweden-200 years

Mesmerism in Sweden-200 years
American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, Apr 2004 by Hammond, D Corydon

Wickstrom, P-O. (2003). Mesmerism in Sweden-200 years. Hypnos, 30(4), 187-194.

The acceptance of animal magnetism was rapid in Sweden, with a society flourishing in Stockholm two years after Mesmer started his society. Mesmerism was supported by the aristocracy and the court. Mesmer's condemnation by the Royal Commissions in Paris passed almost unnoticed in Sweden, but as in France, 3 schools of magnetism developed: the mesmerists, the intermediate Puysegurian school, and the spiritualists. Circles close to the court and the Freemasons practiced magnetism, and there were political uses. After a standstill in about 1800, the activity increased and was used by distinguished doctors, including P. G. Cederschold (a professor of obstetrics), whose theories anticipated some modern research. Literature was published, including a Swedish Journal of Magnetism, and there were confrontations involving the Swedish Society of Physicians. With the rise of the Nancy School, there was increased interest. Internationally well known names included Alrutz, Wetterstrand, and Bjorkhem. Their contributions are discussed. Address for reprints: Per-Olof Wickstrom, D.D.S., Bastugatan 33, SE-118 25 Stockholm, Sweden. E-mail: sfkey.kurs@telia.com.

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