Samuel Brubaker Hartman
Samuel Brubaker Hartman | |
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| Born | April 1, 1830 Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | January 30, 1918 (aged 87) Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Farmer's College (1852), Western Reserve Medical College, Jefferson Medical College alumni (1856–1857) |
| Occupation(s) | Physician and surgeon |
| Years active | 1854–1890 |
| Known for | Creating Pe-ru-na |
| Relatives | Hans Herr (3rd great-grandfather) |
| Medical career | |
| Sub-specialties | orthopedics, optometry and audiology |
Samuel Brubaker Hartman (April 1, 1830 – January 30, 1918) was an American physician, surgeon, and multi-millionaire quack who redefined catarrh as the source of all disease and patented the renowned miracle cure Peruna.
Hartman was one of the most successful patent medicine manufacturers of the 19th century and produced numerous publications through his own company, most of which promoted his medicine Pe-ru-na.