Phineas Parkhurst Quimby

Phineas Parkhurst Quimby
Born
Phineas Parkhurst Quimby

(1802-02-16)February 16, 1802
DiedJanuary 16, 1866(1866-01-16) (aged 63)
Occupation(s)Mesmerist, clockmaker, inventor
Known forFounder of New Thought
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Phineas Parkhurst Quimby (February 16, 1802 – January 16, 1866) was an American folk healer, mentalist and mesmerist. His work is widely recognized as foundational to the New Thought spiritual movement.[1]

  1. ^ Pickren, W. E. and Rutherford, A. (2010). A History of Modern Psychology in Context. John Wiley and Sons. p. 93.