Cyril Burt
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Summary
Cyril Burt was born on March 3, 1883[1], in Westminster[2]. He died on October 10, 1971[3], in London[4]. He worked as a psychologist[5], university teacher[6], geneticist[7], and biologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (635 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
- Employer: University College London[11]
- Educated at: Jesus College[12], Christ's Hospital[13]
- Award received: Career Achievement Award for Distinguished Psychological Contributions to Education[14], Fellow of the British Academy[15], Knight Bachelor[16]
- Member of: British Psychological Society[17]
- Influenced by: William McDougall[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Doctoral student: Hans Eysenck[20], Henry Edward Field[21]
- Commons category: Cyril Burt[22]
- Cause of death: cancer[23]
- Family name: Burt[24]
- Given name: Cyril[25]
- Manner of death: natural causes[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
Why It Matters
Cyril Burt has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
His notable doctoral advisees include Hans Eysenck[30], a psychologist[31], 1916–1997[32], of United Kingdom[33], awarded the William James Fellow Award[34], specialised in psychology[35].
FAQs
Where was Cyril Burt born?
Cyril Burt's place of birth was Westminster[2].
Where did Cyril Burt die?
Cyril Burt passed away in London[4].
What did Cyril Burt do for work?
Cyril Burt worked as a psychologist[5], university teacher[6], geneticist[7], and biologist[8].
Where did Cyril Burt go to school?
Cyril Burt was educated at Jesus College[12] and Christ's Hospital[13].
What awards did Cyril Burt receive?
Honors received include Career Achievement Award for Distinguished Psychological Contributions to Education[14], Fellow of the British Academy[15], and Knight Bachelor[16].