James Esdaile, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Esdaile

British hypnotist

Date of Birth: 06-Feb-1808

Place of Birth: Montrose, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 10-Jan-1859

Profession: physician, surgeon

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

James Esdaile, M.D., E.I.C.S., Bengal (1808–1859), a Scottish surgeon, who served for twenty years with the East India Company, is a notable figure in the history of mesmerism.