About Henri Baruk
Lived 1897 – 1999 (aged 101). Henri Baruk was a French psychiatrist, psychologist and university teacher.
Henri Baruk (August 15, 1897 in Saint-Avé, Morbihan– June14, 1999 in Saint-Maurice, Val-de-Marne) was a French neuropsychiatrist. He advocated for moral treatment.
Baruk was of Jewish descent. He spent his childhood among patients at the Lesvellec asylum where his father, Jacques Baruk, was the chief doctor. Baruk served in World War I and was awarded the .
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Who was Henri Baruk?
French neuropsychiatrist (1897–1999)
When was Henri Baruk born?
Henri Baruk was born on 15 August 1897 in Saint-Avé.
When did Henri Baruk die?
Henri Baruk died on 14 June 1999 in Saint-Maurice.
What was Henri Baruk's occupation?
Henri Baruk was a psychiatrist, psychologist and university teacher.
What nationality was Henri Baruk?
Henri Baruk was French.
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