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Nandor Fodor
1895May, 13

Nandor Fodor

Nandor Fodor, Hungarian-American psychologist, parapsychologist, and author (d. 1964)
Nandor Fodor (May 13, 1895 in Beregszász, Hungary – May 17, 1964 in New York City, New York) was a British and American parapsychologist, psychoanalyst, author and journalist of Hungarian origin.

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