Edgar Rubin

Danish psychologist (1886–1951)
Person human Q762417
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Edgar Rubin

Summary

Edgar Rubin is a human[1]. Born in Copenhagen[2], he… he was born on +1886-09-06T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Holte[4]. He died on +1951-05-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a psychologist[6] and professor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edgar Rubin's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
  • Edgar Rubin died in Holte[4].
  • Edgar Rubin was born on +1886-09-06T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edgar Rubin died on +1951-05-03T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Søllerød Cemetery[9].
  • A child of Edgar Rubin was Anne Marie Rubin[10].
  • Edgar Rubin held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[11].
  • Edgar Rubin's professions included psychologist[6].
  • Edgar Rubin's professions included professor[7].
  • Edgar Rubin's field of work was philosophy[12].
  • Edgar Rubin's field of work was experimental psychology[13].
  • Among Edgar Rubin's employers was University of Copenhagen[14].
  • Edgar Rubin was educated at Q12336082[15].
  • Edgar Rubin's doctoral advisor was Georg Elias Müller[16].
  • Edgar Rubin received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17].
  • Edgar Rubin received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[18].
  • Edgar Rubin is recorded as male[19].
  • Edgar Rubin's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Edgar Rubin's movement is recorded as Gestalt psychology[21].
  • Edgar Rubin's ISNI is recorded as 0000000081628895[22].
  • Edgar Rubin's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 89373710[23].
  • Edgar Rubin's GND ID is recorded as 1058227629[24].
  • Edgar Rubin's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n2013188784[25].
  • Edgar Rubin's Bibliothèque nationale de France ID is recorded as 167448397[26].
  • Edgar Rubin's IdRef ID is recorded as 154670081[27].

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Origins and Family

Edgar Rubin's place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on +1886-09-06T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Edgar Rubin was educated at Q12336082[15]. His doctoral advisor was Georg Elias Müller[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychologist[6] and professor[7]. Fields of work include philosophy[12], an academic discipline[28] and experimental psychology[13], a branch of psychology[29]. Among Edgar Rubin's employers was University of Copenhagen[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], a grade of an order[30], in Denmark[31] and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[18], a grade of an order[32], in Denmark[33], founded in 1808[34].

Personal Life

A child of Edgar Rubin was Anne Marie Rubin[10].

Death and Burial

Edgar Rubin died on +1951-05-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Holte[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[35]. He is buried at Søllerød Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edgar Rubin include Rubin vase[36], an ambiguous image[37].

Why It Matters

Edgar Rubin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

He is credited with the discovery of Rubin vase[40], an ambiguous image[41]. Entities named for him include Rubin vase[36], an ambiguous image[37].

FAQs

Where was Edgar Rubin born?

Edgar Rubin's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].

Where did Edgar Rubin die?

Edgar Rubin passed away in Holte[4].

What did Edgar Rubin do for work?

Edgar Rubin worked as psychologist[6] and professor[7].

Where did Edgar Rubin go to school?

Edgar Rubin was educated at Q12336082[15].

What awards did Edgar Rubin receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17] and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[18].

What did Edgar Rubin discover?

Edgar Rubin is credited as discoverer of Rubin vase[40].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . gravsted.dk. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  7. [15] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [9] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [35] . The New York Times. wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . 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. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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