Hugo Münsterberg

German-American psychologist (1863-1916)
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Hugo Münsterberg
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Hugo Münsterberg

Summary

Hugo Münsterberg is a human[1]. His place of birth was Gdańsk[2]. He was born on June 1, 1863[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on December 16, 1916[5]. He worked as a psychologist[6], university teacher[7], philosopher[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hugo Münsterberg was born in Gdańsk[2].
  • Hugo Münsterberg passed away in Cambridge[4].
  • Hugo Münsterberg was born on June 1, 1863[3].
  • Hugo Münsterberg was born on July 1, 1863[11].
  • Hugo Münsterberg died on December 16, 1916[5].
  • Hugo Münsterberg died on January 16, 1916[12].
  • Hugo Münsterberg was married to Selma Münsterberg[13].
  • A child of Hugo Münsterberg was Margarete Münsterberg[14].
  • Hugo Münsterberg held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[15].
  • Hugo Münsterberg held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Hugo Münsterberg's professions included psychologist[6].
  • Hugo Münsterberg worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Hugo Münsterberg worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Hugo Münsterberg's professions included writer[9].
  • Hugo Münsterberg held the position of President of the American Psychological Association[17].
  • Hugo Münsterberg was employed by Harvard University[18].
  • Among Hugo Münsterberg's employers was University of Freiburg[19].
  • Hugo Münsterberg was educated at Leipzig University[20].
  • Hugo Münsterberg's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[21].
  • Hugo Münsterberg's doctoral advisor was Wilhelm Wundt[22].
  • Hugo Münsterberg's doctoral advisor was Rudolf Leuckart[23].
  • Hugo Münsterberg was a member of American Psychological Association[24].
  • Hugo Münsterberg was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
  • Hugo Münsterberg is recorded as male[26].
  • Hugo Münsterberg's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Gdańsk[2], Hugo Münsterberg… Recorded date of birth include June 1, 1863[3] and July 1, 1863[11].

Education

Educated at Leipzig University[20], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1409[30], headquartered in Leipzig[31] and Heidelberg University[21], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1386[34], headquartered in Heidelberg[35]. Doctoral advisors include Wilhelm Wundt[22], a philosopher[36], 1832–1920[37], of Germany[38], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[39], specialised in physiology[40] and Rudolf Leuckart[23], an entomologist[41], 1822–1898[42], of Duchy of Brunswick[43], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[44], specialised in parasitology[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychologist[6], university teacher[7], philosopher[8], and writer[9]. Employers include Harvard University[18], a private university[46], in United States[47], founded in 1636[48], headquartered in Cambridge[49] and University of Freiburg[19], a public university[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1457[52], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[53]. Hugo Münsterberg held the position of President of the American Psychological Association[17]. Doctoral students include Morris Raphael Cohen[54], a philosopher[55], 1880–1947[56], of United States[57], awarded the Carus Lectures[58]; Edwin Holt[59], a psychologist[60], 1873–1946[61], of United States[62], specialised in philosophy[63]; Robert Yerkes[64], a psychologist[65], 1876–1956[66], of United States[67]; and Richard Maurice Elliott[68], a psychologist[69], 1887–1969[70], of United States[71].

Personal Life

Among Hugo Münsterberg's spouses was Selma Münsterberg[13]. A child of him was Margarete Münsterberg[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 16, 1916[5] and January 16, 1916[12]. Hugo Münsterberg died in Cambridge[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[72].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Hugo Münsterberg include Hugo Muensterberg Medal[73], a science award[74], in Germany[75].

Why It Matters

Hugo Münsterberg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]

Entities named for him include Hugo Muensterberg Medal[73], a science award[74], in Germany[75].

His notable doctoral advisees include Robert Yerkes[78], a psychologist[79], 1876–1956[80], of United States[81]; Morris Raphael Cohen[82], a philosopher[83], 1880–1947[84], of United States[85], awarded the Carus Lectures[86]; and Edwin Holt[87], a psychologist[88], 1873–1946[89], of United States[90], specialised in philosophy[91].

FAQs

Where was Hugo Münsterberg born?

Hugo Münsterberg's place of birth was Gdańsk[2].

Where did Hugo Münsterberg die?

Hugo Münsterberg died in Cambridge[4].

Who was Hugo Münsterberg married to?

Hugo Münsterberg's spouses include Selma Münsterberg[13].

What did Hugo Münsterberg do for work?

Hugo Münsterberg worked as psychologist[6], university teacher[7], philosopher[8], and writer[9].

Where did Hugo Münsterberg go to school?

Hugo Münsterberg was educated at Leipzig University[20] and Heidelberg University[21].

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