John Gagnon

American sexologist (1931–2016)
Person human Q1700156
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John Gagnon

Summary

John Gagnon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Fall River[2]. He was born on November 22, 1931[3]. He died on February 11, 2016[4]. He worked as a psychologist[5], sociologist[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Gagnon was born in Fall River[2].
  • John Gagnon was born on November 22, 1931[3].
  • John Gagnon died on February 11, 2016[4].
  • John Gagnon held citizenship in United States[9].
  • John Gagnon worked as a psychologist[5].
  • John Gagnon's professions included sociologist[6].
  • John Gagnon worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Among John Gagnon's employers was Stony Brook University[10].
  • John Gagnon was educated at University of Chicago[11].
  • John Gagnon is recorded as male[12].
  • John Gagnon's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • John Gagnon's family name is recorded as Gagnon[14].
  • John Gagnon's given name is recorded as John[15].
  • John Gagnon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[16].

Body

Origins and Family

John Gagnon was born in Fall River[2]. He was born on November 22, 1931[3].

Education

John Gagnon's education included a stint at University of Chicago[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychologist[5], sociologist[6], and university teacher[7]. John Gagnon was employed by Stony Brook University[10].

Death and Burial

John Gagnon died on February 11, 2016[4].

Why It Matters

John Gagnon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

He is credited with the discovery of sexual script theory[17], a theory[18].

FAQs

Where was John Gagnon born?

John Gagnon's place of birth was Fall River[2].

What did John Gagnon do for work?

John Gagnon worked as psychologist[5], sociologist[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did John Gagnon go to school?

John Gagnon was educated at University of Chicago[11].

What did John Gagnon discover?

John Gagnon is credited as discoverer of sexual script theory[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [17] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Educated at University of Chicago
    Occupation psychologist, sociologist, university teacher
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