deaths
March 25, 1860
James Braid, Scottish surgeon (born 1795)
James Braid (surgeon)
James Braid was a Scottish surgeon, natural philosopher, and "gentleman scientist". He was a significant innovator in the treatment of clubfoot, spinal curvature, knock-knees, bandy legs, and squint; a significant pioneer of hypnotism and hypnotherapy, and an important and influential pioneer in the adoption of both hypnotic anaesthesia and chemical anaesthesia.
March 25
March 25 is the 84th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 281 days remain until the end of the year.