Alexander Cannon (psychiatrist)
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James Alexander Cannon (4 August 1896 – 18 March 1963) was a British psychiatrist, occultist, hypnotist and author. He became well known in the 1930s for his occult writings and claims, and more recently for his alleged influence on King Edward VIII shortly before his abdication.
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Alexander Cannon | |
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Born | James Alexander Cannon 4 August 1896[1] Leeds, England |
Died | 18 March 1963(1963-03-18) (aged 66) |
Citizenship | British |
Alma mater | University of Leeds University of London University of Vienna University of Hong Kong |
Known for | Influence on King Edward VIII |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Psychiatry, Occult, Hypnosis |
Institutions | Colney Hatch Mental Hospital Isle of Man Clinic for Nervous Diseases |
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