James Cowles Prichard

As well as ethnology, James Cowles Prichard was a psychiatric pioneer, serving as the—believe it or not—Commissioner for Lunacy, and was also the first person to define "senile dimentia" in the English language.

From wander: Clifton Wander with Lisa, including Bristol Grammar School
Taken: Sun 28 March 2021 12:35
Rating: ★★★★

GPS Coordinates: 51.45558, -2.59961
Location: City Centre

James Cowles Prichard
As well as ethnology, James Cowles Prichard was a psychiatric pioneer, serving as the—believe it or not—Commissioner for Lunacy, and was also the f...