Margaret Floy Washburn

American psychologist and scholar (1871-1939)
Person human Q6759414
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Margaret Floy Washburn

Summary

Margaret Floy Washburn is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], she… she was born on July 25, 1871[3]. She passed away in Poughkeepsie[4]. She died on October 29, 1939[5]. She worked as a psychologist[6]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (112 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Margaret Floy Washburn was born in New York City[2].
  • Margaret Floy Washburn died in Poughkeepsie[4].
  • Margaret Floy Washburn was born on July 25, 1871[3].
  • Margaret Floy Washburn died on October 29, 1939[5].
  • Margaret Floy Washburn's father was Francis Washburn[8].
  • Margaret Floy Washburn held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Margaret Floy Washburn's professions included psychologist[6].
  • Margaret Floy Washburn held the position of President of the American Psychological Association[10].
  • Margaret Floy Washburn was employed by Cornell University[11].
  • Margaret Floy Washburn was employed by Vassar College[12].
  • Among Margaret Floy Washburn's employers was University of Cincinnati[13].
  • Margaret Floy Washburn was educated at Vassar College[14].
  • Margaret Floy Washburn was educated at Cornell University[15].
  • Margaret Floy Washburn's doctoral advisor was Edward B. Titchener[16].
  • A notable student of Margaret Floy Washburn was Theodora Mead Abel[17].
  • Margaret Floy Washburn was a member of National Academy of Sciences[18].
  • Margaret Floy Washburn was a member of American Psychological Association[19].
  • Margaret Floy Washburn was a member of American Association for the Advancement of Science[20].
  • Margaret Floy Washburn is recorded as female[21].
  • Margaret Floy Washburn's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Margaret Floy Washburn's Commons category is recorded as Margaret Floy Washburn[23].
  • Margaret Floy Washburn's family name is recorded as Washburn[24].
  • Margaret Floy Washburn's given name is recorded as Margaret[25].
  • Margaret Floy Washburn's given name is recorded as Floy[26].
  • Margaret Floy Washburn's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Margaret Floy Washburn… she was born on July 25, 1871[3]. Her father was Francis Washburn[8].

Education

Educated at Vassar College[14], a liberal arts college in the United States[28], in United States[29], founded in 1861[30] and Cornell University[15], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1865[33], headquartered in Ithaca[34]. Margaret Floy Washburn's doctoral advisor was Edward B. Titchener[16].

Career and Affiliations

Margaret Floy Washburn worked as a psychologist[6]. Employers include Cornell University[11], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1865[37], headquartered in Ithaca[38]; Vassar College[12], a liberal arts college in the United States[39], in United States[40], founded in 1861[41]; and University of Cincinnati[13], a public research university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1819[44]. She held the position of President of the American Psychological Association[10]. A notable student of her was Theodora Mead Abel[17].

Death and Burial

Margaret Floy Washburn died on October 29, 1939[5]. She passed away in Poughkeepsie[4].

Why It Matters

Margaret Floy Washburn ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (112 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45]

She has been cited as an influence by Mary Cover Jones[46], a psychologist[47], 1897–1987[48], of United States[49], awarded the Award for Distinguished Contributions to Developmental Psychology[50], specialised in developmental psychology[51].

FAQs

Where was Margaret Floy Washburn born?

Born in New York City[2], Margaret Floy Washburn…

Where did Margaret Floy Washburn die?

Margaret Floy Washburn passed away in Poughkeepsie[4].

Who were Margaret Floy Washburn's parents?

Margaret Floy Washburn's father was Francis Washburn[8].

What did Margaret Floy Washburn do for work?

Margaret Floy Washburn worked as psychologist[6].

Where did Margaret Floy Washburn go to school?

Margaret Floy Washburn was educated at Vassar College[14] and Cornell University[15].

Who did Margaret Floy Washburn influence?

Margaret Floy Washburn has been cited as an influence by Mary Cover Jones[46].

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