title: Famous Epileptics in History
abstract: Background: There are numerous famous epileptics, some of whom are merely rumors or fictional, and many of which have been designated as such without objective considerations. Methods: Six famous epileptics were selected and investigated in various literature sources from a medical point of view, focusing on peer-reviewed journals, biographies, books, and media. Results: The diagnosis of epilepsy in two leaders prior to the 19th century was uncertain due to the lack of objective evidence. The di
journal: Journal of the Korean Neurological Association