When was phrenology popular?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Phrenologist
Phrenology, the study of skull shape to determine personality traits, gained popularity in the early 19th century, particularly from the 1820s to the 1850s. It was widely accepted in Europe and America, influencing psychology and education. However, by the late 19th century, it fell out of favor as scientific understanding of the brain advanced.