Charles Fremont Dight

Charles Fremont Dight (pronounced as "Dite") was an American physician and eugenicist. He was born on June 27, 1856, and died on February 8, 1938.

Etymology

The name Charles is of French and German origin, meaning "free man". Fremont is of French origin, meaning "guardian of freedom". Dight is an old English word meaning "to dress or equip".

Biography

Charles Fremont Dight was a physician who practiced in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was a prominent advocate for eugenics, a movement that aimed to improve the genetic quality of the human population through selective breeding. Dight was instrumental in the establishment of the Minnesota Eugenics Society in 1923 and served as its president until his death in 1938.

Eugenics Advocacy

Dight was a strong proponent of eugenics, believing that it was the solution to societal problems such as crime, poverty, and disease. He advocated for the sterilization of the "unfit" and corresponded with Adolf Hitler, praising his efforts to implement eugenic policies in Germany.

Legacy

Dight's advocacy for eugenics has been widely criticized and his legacy is controversial. However, his contributions to the field of medicine and his role in the history of eugenics in the United States are significant.

Related Terms

• Eugenics
• Physician
• Adolf Hitler
• Minneapolis
• Minnesota

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Charles Fremont Dight
• Wikipedia's article - Charles Fremont Dight

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