[Luis Simarro: precursor of Spanish Neurology and Grand Master of the freemasons].
Luis Simarro is considered to be the great precursor of Spanish Neurology, Neurohistology and Psychology. Together with Cajal he was one of the most outstanding figures of the Spanish freemasons in the field of medicine, where he reached the highest rank: Grand Master of the Spanish Great Orient. These historical notes summarize the scientific contribution of Simarro and his extensive work in the field of politics where he was influential in the modernization of Spain.
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Sección de Neurología; Hospital Universitario Príncipe de Asturias, Alcalá de Henares, 28805, España. egarciaa@meditex.es
D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D009462:Neurology / Q000266:history*; D012070:Religion and Science; D013030:Spain