Sigmund Freud's Final Years

Sigmund Freud was one of the most influential figures in the history of psychology. His theories on the unconscious mind, psychoanalysis, and the interpretation of dreams continue to be debated and discussed today. Freud spent most of his life and career in Vienna, Austria, but his final years were filled with turmoil and upheaval.

The Final Year

Freud died in London on September 23, 1939, at the age of 83. The final year of his life was marked by declining health and political persecution.

In 1938, the Nazis annexed Austria and Freud and his family were forced to flee Vienna. They moved to London, where Freud continued to work on his writings and theories. However, his health was rapidly deteriorating. He was suffering from cancer of the jaw and was in constant pain.

On September 21, 1939, Freud asked his doctor to administer a fatal dose of morphine. He died two days later.

The Attempt to Steal Freud's Ashes

In 2014, it was discovered that burglars had attempted to steal Freud's ashes from a London crematorium. The urn, along with Martha Freud's ashes, was damaged in the attempt.

The burglary caused a great deal of outrage and concern. Many people expressed their disgust at the fact that someone would try to steal the remains of a man who had made such a significant contribution to the world.

Freud's Legacy

Despite the challenges he faced in his final years, Freud's legacy continues to thrive. His theories and ideas continue to be studied and debated by psychologists and scholars around the world. His work has had a profound impact on our understanding of the human mind and has helped to shape the way we think about ourselves and the world around us.

Additional Information

• Freud's ashes are now interred at the Golders Green Crematorium in London.
• Freud's daughter, Anna Freud, continued her father's work as a psychoanalyst. She died in 1982.
• The Sigmund Freud Museum in Vienna is dedicated to the life and work of Sigmund Freud.