Adolf Meyer

Swiss-American psychiatrist (1866-1950)
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Adolf Meyer

Summary

Adolf Meyer is a human[1]. Born in Niederweningen[2], he… he was born on September 13, 1866[3]. He died in Baltimore[4]. He died on March 17, 1950[5]. He worked as a psychiatrist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Adolf Meyer's place of birth was Niederweningen[2].
  • Adolf Meyer passed away in Baltimore[4].
  • Adolf Meyer was born on September 13, 1866[3].
  • Adolf Meyer died on March 17, 1950[5].
  • Burial took place at Druid Ridge Cemetery[9].
  • Adolf Meyer held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Adolf Meyer held citizenship in Switzerland[11].
  • Adolf Meyer's professions included psychiatrist[6].
  • Adolf Meyer worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Adolf Meyer held the position of President of the American Psychiatric Association[12].
  • Among Adolf Meyer's employers was Cornell University[13].
  • Adolf Meyer was employed by University of Chicago[14].
  • Adolf Meyer's education included a stint at University of Zurich[15].
  • Adolf Meyer's doctoral advisor was Auguste Forel[16].
  • Adolf Meyer's doctoral advisor was Constantin von Monakow[17].
  • A notable student of Adolf Meyer was Henri Flournoy[18].
  • Adolf Meyer received the Thomas William Salmon Medal[19].
  • Adolf Meyer was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[20].
  • Adolf Meyer was a member of American Psychoanalytic Association[21].
  • Adolf Meyer's religion is recorded as reformed[22].
  • Adolf Meyer is recorded as male[23].
  • Adolf Meyer's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Adolf Meyer supervised Joseph Wortis as a doctoral student[25].
  • Adolf Meyer's Commons category is recorded as Adolf Meyer (psychiatrist)[26].
  • Adolf Meyer's family name is recorded as Meyer[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Niederweningen[2], Adolf Meyer… he was born on September 13, 1866[3].

Education

Adolf Meyer's education included a stint at University of Zurich[15]. Doctoral advisors include Auguste Forel[16], an entomologist[28], 1848–1931[29], of Switzerland[30], specialised in entomology[31] and Constantin von Monakow[17], a neurologist[32], 1853–1930[33], of Switzerland[34], specialised in neurology[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychiatrist[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include Cornell University[13], a private university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1865[38], headquartered in Ithaca[39] and University of Chicago[14], a private university[40], in United States[41], founded in 1890[42], headquartered in Chicago[43]. Adolf Meyer held the position of President of the American Psychiatric Association[12]. A notable student of him was Henri Flournoy[18]. He supervised Joseph Wortis as a doctoral student[25].

Recognition

Adolf Meyer received the Thomas William Salmon Medal[19].

Personal Life

Adolf Meyer's religion is recorded as reformed[22].

Death and Burial

Adolf Meyer died on March 17, 1950[5]. He passed away in Baltimore[4]. Burial took place at Druid Ridge Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Adolf Meyer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44]

FAQs

Where was Adolf Meyer born?

Adolf Meyer was born in Niederweningen[2].

Where did Adolf Meyer die?

Adolf Meyer passed away in Baltimore[4].

What did Adolf Meyer do for work?

Adolf Meyer worked as psychiatrist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Adolf Meyer go to school?

Adolf Meyer was educated at University of Zurich[15].

What awards did Adolf Meyer receive?

Honors received include Thomas William Salmon Medal[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . cbd.edu. cbd.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Adolf
    Doctoral student Joseph Wortis
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    Religion or worldview reformed
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