Daniel Gilbert

American psychologist and writer
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Daniel Gilbert

Summary

Daniel Gilbert is a human[1]. Born in United States[2], he… he was born on November 5, 1957[3]. He worked as a psychologist[4], university teacher[5], and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (273 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in United States[2], Daniel Gilbert…
  • Daniel Gilbert was born on November 5, 1957[3].
  • Daniel Gilbert held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Daniel Gilbert worked as a psychologist[4].
  • Daniel Gilbert worked as a university teacher[5].
  • Daniel Gilbert worked as a writer[6].
  • Daniel Gilbert was employed by Harvard University[9].
  • Among Daniel Gilbert's employers was University of Texas at Austin[10].
  • Daniel Gilbert was educated at Princeton University[11].
  • Daniel Gilbert was educated at University of Colorado Denver[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Daniel Gilbert is Stumbling on Happiness[13].
  • Daniel Gilbert received the Guggenheim Fellowship[14].
  • Daniel Gilbert received the Royal Society Science Books Prize[15].
  • Daniel Gilbert received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16].
  • Daniel Gilbert received the William James Fellow Award[17].
  • Daniel Gilbert received the Donald T. Campbell Award[18].
  • Daniel Gilbert received the APA Distinguished Scientific Award for an Early Career Contribution to Psychology[19].
  • Daniel Gilbert was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Daniel Gilbert is recorded as male[21].
  • Daniel Gilbert's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Daniel Gilbert earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[23].
  • Daniel Gilbert's family name is recorded as Gilbert[24].
  • Daniel Gilbert's given name is recorded as Daniel[25].
  • Daniel Gilbert's given name is recorded as Todd[26].
  • Daniel Gilbert's official website is recorded as http://www.danielgilbert.com/[27].

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Origins and Family

Daniel Gilbert's place of birth was United States[2]. He was born on November 5, 1957[3].

Education

Educated at Princeton University[11], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1746[30], headquartered in Princeton[31] and University of Colorado Denver[12], a public university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1912[34]. Daniel Gilbert earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychologist[4], university teacher[5], and writer[6]. Employers include Harvard University[9], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1636[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38] and University of Texas at Austin[10], a public research university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1883[41], headquartered in Austin[42].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Daniel Gilbert is Stumbling on Happiness[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[14], a fellowship grant[43], in United States[44], founded in 1925[45]; Royal Society Science Books Prize[15], a science award[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1988[48]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16], a fellowship award[49]; William James Fellow Award[17], a science award[50], in United States[51]; Donald T. Campbell Award[18], an award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1980[54]; and APA Distinguished Scientific Award for an Early Career Contribution to Psychology[19], an award[55], in United States[56], founded in 1974[57].

Why It Matters

Daniel Gilbert ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (273 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Daniel Gilbert born?

Daniel Gilbert's place of birth was United States[2].

What did Daniel Gilbert do for work?

Daniel Gilbert worked as psychologist[4], university teacher[5], and writer[6].

Where did Daniel Gilbert go to school?

Daniel Gilbert was educated at Princeton University[11] and University of Colorado Denver[12].

What awards did Daniel Gilbert receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[14], Royal Society Science Books Prize[15], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16], and William James Fellow Award[17].

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  12. [14] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 6w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Stumbling on Happiness
    Aliases
    Given name Daniel, Todd
    Country of citizenship United States
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