James Ward

English psychologist (1843–1925)
Person human Q6145127
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James Ward

Summary

James Ward is a human[1]. He was born in Kingston upon Hull[2]. He was born on +1843-01-27T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on +1925-03-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a psychologist[6] and philosopher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • James Ward's place of birth was Kingston upon Hull[2].
  • James Ward passed away in Cambridge[4].
  • James Ward was born on +1843-01-27T00:00:00Z[3].
  • James Ward died on +1925-03-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • James Ward was married to Mary Jane Ward[9].
  • James Ward held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • James Ward's professions included psychologist[6].
  • James Ward's professions included philosopher[7].
  • James Ward was employed by University of Cambridge[11].
  • James Ward was educated at Fitzwilliam College[12].
  • James Ward's education included a stint at Trinity College[13].
  • James Ward was educated at Mostyn House School[14].
  • James Ward received the Fellow of the British Academy[15].
  • James Ward is recorded as male[16].
  • James Ward's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • James Ward supervised Frederic Bartlett as a doctoral student[18].
  • James Ward's Commons category is recorded as James Ward (psychologist)[19].
  • James Ward's family name is recorded as Ward[20].
  • James Ward's given name is recorded as James[21].
  • James Ward's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22].
  • James Ward's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • James Ward's Commons Creator page is recorded as James Ward (psychologist)[24].
  • James Ward's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'James Ward'}[25].
  • James Ward's different from is recorded as James Ward[26].
  • James Ward's interested in is recorded as philosophy[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kingston upon Hull[2], James Ward… he was born on +1843-01-27T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Fitzwilliam College[12], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1869[30]; Trinity College[13], a college of the University of Cambridge[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1546[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]; and Mostyn House School[14], a school building[35], in United Kingdom[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychologist[6] and philosopher[7]. James Ward was employed by University of Cambridge[11]. He supervised Frederic Bartlett as a doctoral student[18].

Recognition

James Ward received the Fellow of the British Academy[15].

Personal Life

James Ward was married to Mary Jane Ward[9].

Death and Burial

James Ward died on +1925-03-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Cambridge[4].

Why It Matters

James Ward ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37]

His notable doctoral advisees include G. E. Moore[38], a philosopher[39], 1873–1958[40], of United Kingdom[41], awarded the Order of Merit[42], specialised in philosophy[43] and Frederic Bartlett[44], a psychologist[45], 1886–1969[46], of United Kingdom[47], awarded the Royal Medal[48], specialised in psychology[49].

FAQs

Where was James Ward born?

James Ward was born in Kingston upon Hull[2].

Where did James Ward die?

James Ward died in Cambridge[4].

Who was James Ward married to?

James Ward's spouses include Mary Jane Ward[9].

What did James Ward do for work?

James Ward worked as psychologist[6] and philosopher[7].

Where did James Ward go to school?

James Ward was educated at Fitzwilliam College[12], Trinity College[13], and Mostyn House School[14].

What awards did James Ward receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[15].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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