Hermann Ebbinghaus
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Summary
Hermann Ebbinghaus was born on January 24, 1850[1], in Barmen[2]. He died on February 26, 1909[3], in Halle (Saale)[4]. He worked as a psychologist[5], pedagogue[6], university teacher[7], and philosopher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,443 views/month, #7,148 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Laurentius church[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[11]
- Field of work: psychology[12]
- Employer: Frederick William University Berlin[13], University of Wrocław[14], Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[15]
- Educated at: University of Bonn[16], Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[17], Frederick William University Berlin[18]
- Member of: Corps Guestphalia Bonn[19]
- Influenced by: Gustav Fechner[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Hermann Ebbinghaus[22]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[23]
- Participated in conflict: Franco-Prussian War[24]
- Family name: Ebbinghaus[25]
- Given name: Hermann[26]
- Manner of death: natural causes[27]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[28], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[31], Encyclopaedia Hebraica[32], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1950–1958)[33], Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[35]
- Name in native language: Hermann Ebbinghaus[36]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Hermann Ebbinghaus include Ebbinghaus illusion[37], an optical illusion[38].
Why It Matters
Hermann Ebbinghaus has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
He is credited with the discovery of forgetting curve[41], a scientific law[42] and Ebbinghaus illusion[43], an optical illusion[44]. Entities named for him include Ebbinghaus illusion[37], an optical illusion[38].
FAQs
Where was Hermann Ebbinghaus born?
Hermann Ebbinghaus's place of birth was Barmen[2].
Where did Hermann Ebbinghaus die?
Hermann Ebbinghaus passed away in Halle (Saale)[4].
What did Hermann Ebbinghaus do for work?
Hermann Ebbinghaus worked as a psychologist[5], pedagogue[6], university teacher[7], and philosopher[8].
Where did Hermann Ebbinghaus go to school?
Hermann Ebbinghaus was educated at University of Bonn[16], Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[17], and Frederick William University Berlin[18].
What did Hermann Ebbinghaus discover?
Hermann Ebbinghaus is credited as discoverer of forgetting curve[41] and Ebbinghaus illusion[43].