Harry Benjamin

For other people named Harry Benjamin, see Harry Benjamin (disambiguation).
Harry Benjamin
Benjamin in 1913
BornJanuary 12, 1885
Berlin, Brandenburg, German Empire
DiedAugust 24, 1986(1986-08-24) (aged 101)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Known forPioneering gender-affirming care
SpouseGretchen Benjamin
Medical career
FieldEndocrinology, sexology
Notable worksThe Transsexual Phenomenon (1966)

Harry Benjamin (January 12, 1885 – August 24, 1986) was a German-American endocrinologist and sexologist, widely known for his clinical work with transgender people.

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