Fredric Wertham

German-American psychiatrist (1895-1981)
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Fredric Wertham was born on March 20, 1895, in Nuremberg [1][2]. He later died on November 18, 1981, in Pennsylvania [1][2].

Wertham worked as a psychologist, psychiatrist, and writer . He received his education at King's College London .

Fredric Wertham

Summary

Fredric Wertham is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nuremberg[2]. He was born on March 20, 1895[3]. He passed away in Pennsylvania[4]. He died on November 18, 1981[5]. He worked as a psychologist[6], psychiatrist[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (980 views/month, #7,108 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Fredric Wertham was born in Nuremberg[2].
  • Fredric Wertham died in Pennsylvania[4].
  • Fredric Wertham was born on March 20, 1895[3].
  • Fredric Wertham died on November 18, 1981[5].
  • Fredric Wertham held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Fredric Wertham worked as a psychologist[6].
  • Fredric Wertham worked as a psychiatrist[7].
  • Fredric Wertham worked as a writer[8].
  • Among Fredric Wertham's employers was New York University[11].
  • Fredric Wertham's education included a stint at King's College London[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Fredric Wertham is Seduction of the Innocent[13].
  • Fredric Wertham is recorded as male[14].
  • Fredric Wertham's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Fredric Wertham was affiliated with the Republican Party[16].
  • Fredric Wertham's Commons category is recorded as Fredric Wertham[17].
  • Fredric Wertham's residence is recorded as Germany[18].
  • Fredric Wertham's family name is recorded as Wertham[19].
  • Fredric Wertham's family name is recorded as Wertheimer[20].
  • Fredric Wertham's given name is recorded as Fredric[21].
  • Fredric Wertham's given name is recorded as Friedrich[22].
  • Fredric Wertham's described at URL is recorded as https://www.nytimes.com/1981/12/01/obituaries/fredric-wertham-86-dies-foe-of-violent-tv-and-comics.html[23].
  • Fredric Wertham's described at URL is recorded as https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/20/books/flaws-found-in-fredric-werthams-comic-book-studies.html[24].
  • Fredric Wertham's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Fredric Wertham's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Fredric Wertham'}[26].
  • Fredric Wertham's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Friedrich Ignatz Wertheimer'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Fredric Wertham was born in Nuremberg[2]. He was born on March 20, 1895[3].

Education

Fredric Wertham was educated at King's College London[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychologist[6], psychiatrist[7], and writer[8]. Fredric Wertham was employed by New York University[11].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Fredric Wertham is Seduction of the Innocent[13].

Personal Life

Fredric Wertham was affiliated with the Republican Party[16].

Death and Burial

Fredric Wertham died on November 18, 1981[5]. He died in Pennsylvania[4].

Why It Matters

Fredric Wertham ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (980 views/month, #7,108 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Works attributed to him include Seduction of the Innocent[30], a written work[31].

FAQs

Where was Fredric Wertham born?

Fredric Wertham's place of birth was Nuremberg[2].

Where did Fredric Wertham die?

Fredric Wertham died in Pennsylvania[4].

What did Fredric Wertham do for work?

Fredric Wertham worked as psychologist[6], psychiatrist[7], and writer[8].

Where did Fredric Wertham go to school?

Fredric Wertham was educated at King's College London[12].

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  3. [14] . Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America. wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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