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Henry Alexander Davidson

1905 – 1973

American psychiatrist

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Lived 1905 – 1973 (aged 68). Henry Alexander Davidson was an American psychiatrist.

Henry Alexander Davidson (May 27, 1905 – August 23, 1973) was an American physician, a psychiatric administrator, and a proponent of forensic psychiatry.

Publications Davidson, Henry A. "Mental Hygiene and the General Hospital," The Journal of the Medical Society of New Jersey (1941): 173–176. Davidson, Henry A. "Orientation to Psychosomatics," Military Surgeon (1947): 47–50. Davidson, Henry A. A Short History of Chess. New York: Greenberg . Davidson, Henry A. Forensic Psychiatry. New York: Ronald, 1952. Davidson, Henry A. Guide to Medical Writing: A Practical Manual for Physicians, Dentists, Nurses, Pharmacists. New York: Ronald Press, 1957. Davidson, Henry A. The World of Doctor Whatsisname. Washington: American Psychiatric Association, 1961.

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Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, Thomas Jefferson University
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Columbia University, University of Virginia, Essex County Hospital Center

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Who was Henry Alexander Davidson?

American psychiatrist

When was Henry Alexander Davidson born?

Henry Alexander Davidson was born on 27 May 1905 in Newark.

When did Henry Alexander Davidson die?

Henry Alexander Davidson died on 23 August 1973 in East Orange.

What was Henry Alexander Davidson's occupation?

Henry Alexander Davidson was a psychiatrist.

What nationality was Henry Alexander Davidson?

Henry Alexander Davidson was American.

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· Wikipedia: Henry Alexander Davidson

· Wikidata: Q16007374

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