Albert Eulenburg
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Albert Eulenburg was a German neurologist
who was a native of Berlin
. He studied medicine at the Universities of Berlin, Bern and Zurich
, earning his doctorate 1861. Among his instructors were Johannes Peter Müller
(1801-1858), Ludwig Traube
(1818-1876) and Albrecht von Graefe (1828-1870). Later he became a professor of pharmacology
at the University of Greifswald, and in 1882, a professor of neurology
in Berlin.
Eulenburg is remembered for his written works. His most ambitious work being the multi-volume Real-Encyclopädie der gesammten Heilkunde, which was published in four editions between 1880 and 1914. Later in his career he became interested in the field of sexology
, and was co-editor of the journal Zeitschrift für Sexualwissenschaft. In 1913, along with Magnus Hirschfeld
(1868-1935) and Iwan Bloch
(1872-1922), he founded the Ärztliche Gesellschaft für Sexualwissenschaft und Eugenik. In 1902 Eulenburg penned a work on algolagnia
, titled Sadismus und Masochismus (Sadism and Masochism).
Many of his publications dealt with the physiological side of neurology, and he is remembered for research involving the vasomotor
centers of the brain. He was the first to describe a rare muscular condition known as paramyotonia congenita
, which is sometimes referred to as "Eulenburg's disease".
Neurologist
A neurologist is a physician who specializes in neurology, and is trained to investigate, or diagnose and treat neurological disorders.Neurology is the medical specialty related to the human nervous system. The nervous system encompasses the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. A specialist...
who was a native of Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
. He studied medicine at the Universities of Berlin, Bern and Zurich
University of Zurich
The University of Zurich , located in the city of Zurich, is the largest university in Switzerland, with over 25,000 students. It was founded in 1833 from the existing colleges of theology, law, medicine and a new faculty of philosophy....
, earning his doctorate 1861. Among his instructors were Johannes Peter Müller
Johannes Peter Müller
Johannes Peter Müller , was a German physiologist, comparative anatomist, and ichthyologist not only known for his discoveries but also for his ability to synthesize knowledge.-Early years and education:...
(1801-1858), Ludwig Traube
Ludwig Traube (physician)
Ludwig Traube was a German physician and co-founder of the experimental pathology in Germany.-Biography:...
(1818-1876) and Albrecht von Graefe (1828-1870). Later he became a professor of pharmacology
Pharmacology
Pharmacology is the branch of medicine and biology concerned with the study of drug action. More specifically, it is the study of the interactions that occur between a living organism and chemicals that affect normal or abnormal biochemical function...
at the University of Greifswald, and in 1882, a professor of neurology
Neurology
Neurology is a medical specialty dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Specifically, it deals with the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of disease involving the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their coverings, blood vessels, and all effector tissue,...
in Berlin.
Eulenburg is remembered for his written works. His most ambitious work being the multi-volume Real-Encyclopädie der gesammten Heilkunde, which was published in four editions between 1880 and 1914. Later in his career he became interested in the field of sexology
Sexology
Sexology is the scientific study of human sexuality, including human sexual interests, behavior, and function. The term does not generally refer to the non-scientific study of sex, such as political analysis or social criticism....
, and was co-editor of the journal Zeitschrift für Sexualwissenschaft. In 1913, along with Magnus Hirschfeld
Magnus Hirschfeld
Magnus Hirschfeld was a German physician and sexologist. An outspoken advocate for sexual minorities, Hirschfeld founded the Scientific Humanitarian Committee, which Dustin Goltz called "the first advocacy for homosexual and transgender rights."-Early life:Hirschfeld was born in Kolberg in a...
(1868-1935) and Iwan Bloch
Iwan Bloch
Iwan Bloch was a Berlin dermatologist.Born in Delmenhorst, Germany, he is often called the first sexologist. He discovered the Marquis de Sade's manuscript of The 120 Days of Sodom, which had been believed to be lost, and published it under the pseudonym Eugène Dühren in 1904...
(1872-1922), he founded the Ärztliche Gesellschaft für Sexualwissenschaft und Eugenik. In 1902 Eulenburg penned a work on algolagnia
Algolagnia
Algolagnia is a sexual tendency which is defined by deriving sexual pleasure and stimulation from physical pain, often involving an erogenous zone.Studies conducted indicate differences in how the brains of those with algolagnia interpret nerve input....
, titled Sadismus und Masochismus (Sadism and Masochism).
Many of his publications dealt with the physiological side of neurology, and he is remembered for research involving the vasomotor
Vasomotor
Vasomotor refers to actions upon a blood vessel which alter its diameter. More specifically, it can refer to vasodilator action and vasoconstrictor action....
centers of the brain. He was the first to describe a rare muscular condition known as paramyotonia congenita
Paramyotonia congenita
Paramyotonia Congenita , also known as Paramyotonia congenita of von Eulenburg or Eulenburg disease, is a rare congenital autosomal dominant neuromuscular disorder characterized by “paradoxical” myotonia...
, which is sometimes referred to as "Eulenburg's disease".