Armand-Marie-Jacques de Chastenet, Marquis of Puységur

Amand-Marie-Jacques de Chastenet, Marquis de Puységur French: [amɑ̃maʁiʒak də ʃastənɛ maʁkidpɥizegyʁ] (1751–1825) was a French magnetizer aristocrat from one of the most illustrious families of the French nobility. He is remembered today as one of the pre-scientific founders of hypnotism.

Occupation

military personnel, physician, politician, writer

Position held

Mayor of Soissons

Citizenship

France

Born

March 1, 1751, 1751

Died

August 1, 1825, 1825