Hans Eysenck

British psychologist (1916–1997)
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Hans Eysenck

Summary

Hans Eysenck is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he was born on March 4, 1916[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on September 4, 1997[5]. He worked as a psychologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (838 views/month, #7,122 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berlin[2], Hans Eysenck…
  • Hans Eysenck passed away in London[4].
  • Hans Eysenck was born on March 4, 1916[3].
  • Hans Eysenck was born on March 16, 1916[9].
  • Hans Eysenck died on September 4, 1997[5].
  • Hans Eysenck's father was Eduard Eysenck[10].
  • Hans Eysenck's mother was Helga Molander[11].
  • Among Hans Eysenck's spouses was Sybil B. G. Eysenck[12].
  • A child of Hans Eysenck was Michael Eysenck[13].
  • Hans Eysenck held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Hans Eysenck held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Hans Eysenck worked as a psychologist[6].
  • Hans Eysenck worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Hans Eysenck's field of work was psychology[16].
  • Among Hans Eysenck's employers was King's College London[17].
  • Hans Eysenck was educated at University College London[18].
  • Hans Eysenck was educated at University of London[19].
  • Hans Eysenck's doctoral advisor was Cyril Burt[20].
  • A notable student of Hans Eysenck was José Luis Pinillos[21].
  • Hans Eysenck received the William James Fellow Award[22].
  • Hans Eysenck is recorded as male[23].
  • Hans Eysenck's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Hans Eysenck supervised Chris D. Frith as a doctoral student[25].
  • Hans Eysenck supervised Frank Farley as a doctoral student[26].
  • Hans Eysenck's Commons category is recorded as Hans Eysenck[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berlin[2], Hans Eysenck… Recorded date of birth include March 4, 1916[3] and March 16, 1916[9]. His father was Eduard Eysenck[10]. His mother was Helga Molander[11].

Education

Educated at University College London[18], a university college[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1826[30], headquartered in UCL Main Building[31] and University of London[19], a university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1836[34], headquartered in London[35]. Hans Eysenck's doctoral advisor was Cyril Burt[20]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Philosophy[36] and Doctor of Science[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Hans Eysenck's field of work was psychology[16]. Among his employers was King's College London[17]. A notable student of him was José Luis Pinillos[21]. Doctoral students include Chris D. Frith[25], a neuroscientist[38], b. 1942[39], of United Kingdom[40], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[41], specialised in neuropsychology[42] and Frank Farley[26], a psychologist[43], b. 2000[44], of Canada[45], awarded the Career Achievement Award for Distinguished Psychological Contributions to Education[46], specialised in educational psychology[47].

Recognition

Hans Eysenck received the William James Fellow Award[22].

Personal Life

Hans Eysenck was married to Sybil B. G. Eysenck[12]. A child of him was Michael Eysenck[13].

Death and Burial

Hans Eysenck died on September 4, 1997[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was brain cancer[48].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Hans Eysenck include Eysenck Personality Questionnaire[49], a personality test[50].

Why It Matters

Hans Eysenck ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (838 views/month, #7,122 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

He is credited with the discovery of psychoticism[53], a personality trait[54]. Works attributed to him include Eysenck Personality Questionnaire[55], a personality test[56]. Entities named for him include Eysenck Personality Questionnaire[49], a personality test[50].

His notable doctoral advisees include Chris D. Frith[57], a neuroscientist[58], b. 1942[59], of United Kingdom[60], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[61], specialised in neuropsychology[62].

FAQs

Where was Hans Eysenck born?

Born in Berlin[2], Hans Eysenck…

Where did Hans Eysenck die?

Hans Eysenck died in London[4].

Who were Hans Eysenck's parents?

Hans Eysenck's father was Eduard Eysenck[10]. Hans Eysenck's mother was Helga Molander[11].

Who was Hans Eysenck married to?

Hans Eysenck's spouses include Sybil B. G. Eysenck[12].

What did Hans Eysenck do for work?

Hans Eysenck worked as psychologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Hans Eysenck go to school?

Hans Eysenck was educated at University College London[18] and University of London[19].

What awards did Hans Eysenck receive?

Honors received include William James Fellow Award[22].

What did Hans Eysenck discover?

Hans Eysenck is credited as discoverer of psychoticism[53].

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  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [9] . Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World. wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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