Vincenc Priesnnitz

(* Oct 4, 1799 - † Nov 28, 1851)

An ingenious healer, the founder of modern hydrotherapyand the first hydrotherapy institute in the world. Over thecourse of 20 years, its spa in Jeseník has become a world-famous place. They were visited by ordinary people and European cream. Priessnitz cured 40,000 patients. In 1846, he was awarded the Gold Medal of First Class by theAustrian Emperor.

Vincenz Priesnnitz