John Bowlby
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Summary
John Bowlby was born on February 26, 1907[1], in London[2]. He died on September 2, 1990[3], in Isle of Skye[4]. He worked as a child psychiatrist[5], psychoanalyst[6], psychiatrist[7], and psychologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,371 views/month, #6,969 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Sir Anthony Bowlby[10]
- Mother: Maria Bridget Lloyd-Mostyn[11]
- Spouse: Ursula Longstaff[12]
- Child: Mary Hamilton Victoria Ignatia Bowlby[13], Sir Richard Peregrine Longstaff Bowlby, 3rd Bt.[14], Pia Rose Whitworth Bowlby[15], Robert John Mostyn Bowlby[16]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[17]
- Field of work: psychology[18], child and adolescent psychiatry[19], psychoanalysis[20], developmental psychology[21]
- Employer: Tavistock Clinic[22]
- Educated at: Trinity College[23], UCL Medical School[24], Lindisfarne College[25]
- Notable work: attachment theory[26]
- Award received: Thomas William Salmon Medal[27], William James Fellow Award[28], Tinbergen Lecture[29], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[30], Award for Distinguished Contributions to Developmental Psychology[31]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[32]
- Influenced by: Donald Winnicott[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant colonel[35]
- Archives at: Wellcome Library[36]
- Family name: Bowlby[37]
- Given name: John[38], Edward[39], Mostyn[40]
- Described by source: Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Name in native language: John Bowlby[43]
Why It Matters
John Bowlby has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was John Bowlby born?
John Bowlby was born in London[2].
Where did John Bowlby die?
John Bowlby passed away in Isle of Skye[4].
Who were John Bowlby's parents?
John Bowlby's father was Sir Anthony Bowlby[10]. John Bowlby's mother was Maria Bridget Lloyd-Mostyn[11].
Who was John Bowlby married to?
John Bowlby's spouses include Ursula Longstaff[12].
What did John Bowlby do for work?
John Bowlby worked as a child psychiatrist[5], psychoanalyst[6], psychiatrist[7], and psychologist[8].
Where did John Bowlby go to school?
John Bowlby was educated at Trinity College[23], UCL Medical School[24], and Lindisfarne College[25].
What awards did John Bowlby receive?
Honors received include Thomas William Salmon Medal[27], William James Fellow Award[28], Tinbergen Lecture[29], and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[30].