Alfred Binet

French psychologist and inventor of the first usable intelligence test (1857–1911)
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Alfred Binet
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Sex or gender
male[20]
Date of birth
July 8, 1857
Date of death
October 18, 1911
Place of birth
Nice
Place of death
Paris
Country of citizenship
France[10]
Spouse
Laure Balbiani[9]
Doctoral advisor
Jean-Martin Charcot[17]
Languages spoken, written or signed
French[29]
Birth name
Alfredo Binetti[30]
Contributed to creative work
Popular Science
Copyright status as a creator
copyrights on works have expired
Family name
Binet[21]
Given name
Alfred[22]
Has works in the collection
Nationalmuseum
Name in native language
Alfred Binet[31]
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Writing language
French
🏷️ Also known as
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Topic's main category
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Vatican Library ID (former scheme)
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Virtual Laboratory person ID
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Summary

Alfred Binet was born on July 8, 1857[1], in Nice[2]. He died on October 18, 1911[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a psychologist[5], pedagogue[6], and sociologist[7].

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Alfred Binet include Stanford–Binet Intelligence Scales[32], an IQ test[33]; Binet-Simon test[34], a psychological test[35]; and Alfred Binet Award[36], an award[37].

Why It Matters

Entities named for Alfred Binet include Stanford–Binet Intelligence Scales[32], an IQ test[33]; Binet-Simon test[34], a psychological test[35]; and Alfred Binet Award[36], an award[37].

FAQs

Where was Alfred Binet born?

Alfred Binet's place of birth was Nice[2].

Where did Alfred Binet die?

Alfred Binet passed away in Paris[4].

Who was Alfred Binet married to?

Alfred Binet's spouses include Laure Balbiani[9].

What did Alfred Binet do for work?

Alfred Binet worked as a psychologist[5], pedagogue[6], and sociologist[7].

Where did Alfred Binet go to school?

Alfred Binet was educated at Paris Law Faculty[15] and Paris Medical Faculty[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [19] ↑ . Recherches & éducations. journals.openedition.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [29] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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