- Samuel Hahnemann: He is considered the "father" of homeopathy, as he was the first to develop the theory of the "law of similars" and to practice homeopathy. He also wrote extensively on homeopathy, including the "Organon of the Medical Art", which is considered the leading work on homeopathy.
- James Tyler Kent: He was one of Hahnemann's main disciples and one of the greatest advocates of homeopathy in the United States. He wrote several books on homeopathy, including "Lectures on Homeopathic Materia Medica" and "Repertory of the Homeopathic Materia Medica", which are still used today.
- Constantine Hering: He was another important American homeopath and disciple of Hahnemann. He is known for his systematic approach to choosing homeopathic remedies and for creating the "Law of Cures" which states that the oldest symptoms are the last to disappear.
- George Vithoulkas: He is a Greek homeopath who has contributed a lot to modern homeopathy. He has written several books on homeopathy, including "The Science of Homeopathy" and "Homeopathy: Medicine of the New Millennium". He also founded the International Academy of Homeopathy, where he teaches homeopathy to doctors and students around the world.
- Rajan Sankaran: He is an Indian homeopath who developed a homeopathic approach based on emotions and sensations. He has written several books on homeopathy, including "The Spirit of Homeopathy" and "The Sensation of Homeopathy".
In summary, homeopathy has a rich history and has seen many important contributions from notable homeopaths throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. These homeopaths, led by Samuel Hahnemann, were responsible for developing and expanding the theory and practice of homeopathy, and their contributions are still felt in modern homeopathy. Through their works and teachings, they influenced how homeopathy is practiced today and continue to inspire practitioners and students of homeopathy around the world.
Source: "A Brief History of Homeopathy" Dr. Isaac Golden