Neuroanniversaires 2025: A Journey Through Neurological Milestones

Abstract

In 2025, we commemorate the anniversaries of key figures who made lasting contributions to the fields of neurology, neuroscience, politics, and culture. This paper revisits the contributions of key figures in neurology, including Thomas Willis (1621–1675), Domenico Mistichelli (1675–1715), Guillaume-Benjamin-Amand Duchenne (1806–1875), Jean-Martin Charcot (1825–1893), Nikolaus Friedreich (1825–1882), Ernst von Strümpell (1853–1925), August Paul von Wassermann (1866–1925), John Newport Langley (1852–1925), Cécile Vogt (1875–1962), and Henry Hallett Dale (1875–1968), whose influential work formed the foundation of modern neurology. Alongside these scientific pioneers, Pedro II of Brazil (1825–1891), Maurice Ravel (1875–1937), and Thomas Mann (1875–1955) exemplify the profound connection between politics, science and culture. Through an examination of these commemorations, we investigate how their pioneering work continues to influence modern research across neuroscience, medicine, and the humanities.