Leon Eisenberg

American child psychiatrist, social psychiatrist and medical educator (1922–2009)
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Leon Eisenberg

Summary

Leon Eisenberg is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on August 8, 1922[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on September 15, 2009[5]. He worked as a psychiatrist[6] and child psychiatrist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Philadelphia[2], Leon Eisenberg…
  • Leon Eisenberg passed away in Cambridge[4].
  • Leon Eisenberg was born on August 8, 1922[3].
  • Leon Eisenberg died on September 15, 2009[5].
  • Among Leon Eisenberg's spouses was Carola B. Eisenberg[9].
  • Leon Eisenberg held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Leon Eisenberg worked as a psychiatrist[6].
  • Leon Eisenberg's professions included child psychiatrist[7].
  • Among Leon Eisenberg's employers was Harvard University[11].
  • Leon Eisenberg was educated at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania[12].
  • Leon Eisenberg's education included a stint at Olney High School[13].
  • Leon Eisenberg received the Walsh McDermott Medal[14].
  • Leon Eisenberg received the Sarnat Prize[15].
  • Leon Eisenberg received the Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists[16].
  • Leon Eisenberg received the Thomas William Salmon Medal[17].
  • Leon Eisenberg was a member of National Academy of Medicine[18].
  • Leon Eisenberg is recorded as male[19].
  • Leon Eisenberg's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Leon Eisenberg's Commons category is recorded as Leon Eisenberg[21].
  • The cause of death was prostate cancer[22].
  • Leon Eisenberg's family name is recorded as Eisenberg[23].
  • Leon Eisenberg's given name is recorded as Leon[24].
  • Leon Eisenberg's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].

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Origins and Family

Leon Eisenberg was born in Philadelphia[2]. He was born on August 8, 1922[3].

Education

Educated at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania[12], a medical school[26], in United States[27], founded in 1765[28] and Olney High School[13], a high school[29], in United States[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychiatrist[6] and child psychiatrist[7]. Leon Eisenberg was employed by Harvard University[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Walsh McDermott Medal[14], an award[31]; Sarnat Prize[15], an award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1992[34]; Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists[16]; and Thomas William Salmon Medal[17], a science award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1942[37].

Personal Life

Leon Eisenberg was married to Carola B. Eisenberg[9].

Death and Burial

Leon Eisenberg died on September 15, 2009[5]. He died in Cambridge[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer[22].

Why It Matters

Leon Eisenberg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

He has been cited as an influence by Arthur Kleinman[38], a psychiatrist[39], b. 1941[40], of United States[41], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[42], specialised in medical anthropology[43].

FAQs

Where was Leon Eisenberg born?

Leon Eisenberg was born in Philadelphia[2].

Where did Leon Eisenberg die?

Leon Eisenberg passed away in Cambridge[4].

Who was Leon Eisenberg married to?

Leon Eisenberg's spouses include Carola B. Eisenberg[9].

What did Leon Eisenberg do for work?

Leon Eisenberg worked as psychiatrist[6] and child psychiatrist[7].

Where did Leon Eisenberg go to school?

Leon Eisenberg was educated at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania[12] and Olney High School[13].

What awards did Leon Eisenberg receive?

Honors received include Walsh McDermott Medal[14], Sarnat Prize[15], Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists[16], and Thomas William Salmon Medal[17].

Who did Leon Eisenberg influence?

Leon Eisenberg has been cited as an influence by Arthur Kleinman[38].

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  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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

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