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Tomislav Breitenfeld, MD, MS

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Investigating maladies of famous persons in history is proof not only of the multitalented nature of the medical profession but also that it is dedicated to patients. As Pascuzzi¹ noted earlier, the patients may find some strength and comfort in knowing that they are not alone and that some of the greatest composers and musicians in history have fought the same battles. Therefore, I find it important to continue the investigation on Bach's pathography even though available and reliable medical information is inadequate.²

Although it is a pity indeed that plans to perform DNA analysis were rejected, some information on Bach's bones does exist. In 1894, during enlargement of the Johanniskirche in Leipzig, Germany, Bach's coffin was excavated. After comparing his skull with Haussmann's portraits, a positive identification was made and published in 1895 by the noted anatomist Wilhelm His.³ Bach's skull was not normal in . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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