Donald Winnicott

British pediatric psychiatrist and psychoanalyst (1896–1971)
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Donald Winnicott

Summary

Donald Winnicott is a human[1]. Born in Plymouth[2], he… he was born on April 7, 1896[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 25, 1971[5]. He worked as a pediatrician[6], psychiatrist[7], and psychoanalyst[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Donald Winnicott was born in Plymouth[2].
  • Donald Winnicott died in London[4].
  • Donald Winnicott was born on April 7, 1896[3].
  • Donald Winnicott died on January 25, 1971[5].
  • Donald Winnicott was married to Alice Buxton Winnicott[10].
  • Among Donald Winnicott's spouses was Clare Winnicott[11].
  • Donald Winnicott held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Donald Winnicott's professions included pediatrician[6].
  • Donald Winnicott worked as a psychiatrist[7].
  • Donald Winnicott's professions included psychoanalyst[8].
  • Donald Winnicott was educated at Jesus College[13].
  • Donald Winnicott's education included a stint at St Bartholomew's Hospital[14].
  • A notable student of Donald Winnicott was André Lussier[15].
  • Donald Winnicott was a member of British Psychoanalytical Society[16].
  • Donald Winnicott is recorded as male[17].
  • Donald Winnicott's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Donald Winnicott's Commons category is recorded as Donald Winnicott[19].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[20].
  • Donald Winnicott was part of the conflict World War I[21].
  • Donald Winnicott's family name is recorded as Winnicott[22].
  • Donald Winnicott's given name is recorded as Donald[23].
  • Donald Winnicott's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Donald Winnicott's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Donald Winnicott's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Donald Winnicott'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Donald Winnicott was born in Plymouth[2]. He was born on April 7, 1896[3].

Education

Educated at Jesus College[13], a college of the University of Cambridge[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1496[29], headquartered in Cambridge[30] and St Bartholomew's Hospital[14], a hospital building[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pediatrician[6], psychiatrist[7], and psychoanalyst[8]. A notable student of Donald Winnicott was André Lussier[15].

Personal Life

Spouses include Alice Buxton Winnicott[10], a painter[33], 1891–1968[34], of United Kingdom[35] and Clare Winnicott[11], a social worker[36], 1906–1984[37], of United Kingdom[38], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[39].

Death and Burial

Donald Winnicott died on January 25, 1971[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[20].

Why It Matters

Donald Winnicott has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

He has been cited as an influence by Axel Honneth[41], a philosopher[42], b. 1949[43], of Germany[44], awarded the Ernst Bloch Award[45] and John Bowlby[46], a child psychiatrist[47], 1907–1990[48], of United Kingdom[49], awarded the Thomas William Salmon Medal[50], specialised in psychology[51].

FAQs

Where was Donald Winnicott born?

Born in Plymouth[2], Donald Winnicott…

Where did Donald Winnicott die?

Donald Winnicott died in London[4].

Who was Donald Winnicott married to?

Donald Winnicott's spouses include Alice Buxton Winnicott[10] and Clare Winnicott[11].

What did Donald Winnicott do for work?

Donald Winnicott worked as pediatrician[6], psychiatrist[7], and psychoanalyst[8].

Where did Donald Winnicott go to school?

Donald Winnicott was educated at Jesus College[13] and St Bartholomew's Hospital[14].

Who did Donald Winnicott influence?

Donald Winnicott has been cited as an influence by Axel Honneth[41] and John Bowlby[46].

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