Paul Lazarsfeld

Austrian-American sociologist
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Paul Lazarsfeld

Summary

Paul Lazarsfeld is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on February 13, 1901[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on August 30, 1976[5]. He worked as a sociologist[6], professor[7], psychologist[8], mathematician[9], and physicist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (209 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Paul Lazarsfeld's place of birth was Vienna[2].
  • Paul Lazarsfeld passed away in New York City[4].
  • Paul Lazarsfeld was born on February 13, 1901[3].
  • Paul Lazarsfeld died on August 30, 1976[5].
  • Paul Lazarsfeld's father was Robert Lazarsfeld[12].
  • Paul Lazarsfeld's mother was Sophie Lazarsfeld[13].
  • Among Paul Lazarsfeld's spouses was Marie Jahoda[14].
  • Paul Lazarsfeld was married to Herta Herzog[15].
  • Among Paul Lazarsfeld's spouses was Patricia Kendall[16].
  • A child of Paul Lazarsfeld was Robert Lazarsfeld[17].
  • A child of Paul Lazarsfeld was Lotte Bailyn[18].
  • Paul Lazarsfeld held citizenship in United States[19].
  • Paul Lazarsfeld held citizenship in Austria[20].
  • Paul Lazarsfeld held citizenship in Austria–Hungary[21].
  • Paul Lazarsfeld's professions included sociologist[6].
  • Paul Lazarsfeld's professions included professor[7].
  • Paul Lazarsfeld's professions included psychologist[8].
  • Paul Lazarsfeld worked as a mathematician[9].
  • Paul Lazarsfeld's professions included physicist[10].
  • Paul Lazarsfeld worked as an educator[22].
  • Paul Lazarsfeld held the position of President of the American Sociological Association[23].
  • Paul Lazarsfeld was employed by University of Vienna[24].
  • Among Paul Lazarsfeld's employers was University of Paris[25].
  • Paul Lazarsfeld was employed by University of Pittsburgh[26].
  • Paul Lazarsfeld was employed by Federal Emergency Relief Administration[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vienna[2], Paul Lazarsfeld… he was born on February 13, 1901[3]. His father was Robert Lazarsfeld[12]. His mother was Sophie Lazarsfeld[13].

Education

Educated at University of Vienna[28], a university[29], in Austria[30], founded in 1365[31], headquartered in Vienna[32] and Akademisches Gymnasium[33], a Gymnasium[34], in Austria[35], founded in 1553[36]. Paul Lazarsfeld's doctoral advisor was Robert Zerner[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sociologist[6], professor[7], psychologist[8], mathematician[9], physicist[10], and educator[22]. Employers include University of Vienna[24], a university[38], in Austria[39], founded in 1365[40], headquartered in Vienna[41]; University of Paris[25], a former entity[42], in France[43], founded in 1150[44], headquartered in Paris[45]; University of Pittsburgh[26], a public–private partnership[46], in United States[47], founded in 1787[48], headquartered in Pittsburgh[49]; and Federal Emergency Relief Administration[27], an United States federal agency[50], in United States[51], founded in 1933[52]. Paul Lazarsfeld held the position of President of the American Sociological Association[23]. Doctoral students include James Samuel Coleman[53], a sociologist[54], 1926–1995[55], of United States[56], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[57], specialised in philosophy[58] and Peter H. Rossi[59].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[60], an award[61], in Austria[62], founded in 1650[63]; Fellow of the American Statistical Association[64], a statistics award[65]; and honorary doctor of Paris Descartes University[66], an award[67], in France[68].

Personal Life

Spouses include Marie Jahoda[14], a psychologist[69], 1907–2001[70], of Austria[71], awarded the Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[72]; Herta Herzog[15], a social scientist[73], 1910–2010[74], of Austria[75]; and Patricia Kendall[16], a sociologist[76], 1921–1990[77]. Children include Robert Lazarsfeld[17], a mathematician[78], b. 1953[79], of United States[80], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[81], specialised in mathematics[82] and Lotte Bailyn[18], a social psychologist[83], b. 1930[84], of United States[85], specialised in social psychology[86]. Paul Lazarsfeld was affiliated with the French Section of the Workers' International[87].

Death and Burial

Paul Lazarsfeld died on August 30, 1976[5]. He died in New York City[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Paul Lazarsfeld include Paul F. Lazarsfeld Award[88], an award[89], founded in 1986[90].

Why It Matters

Paul Lazarsfeld ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (209 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[91] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[92]

Entities named for him include Paul F. Lazarsfeld Award[88], an award[89], founded in 1986[90].

His notable doctoral advisees include Seymour Martin Lipset[93], a sociologist[94], 1922–2006[95], of United States[96], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[97], specialised in sociology[98]; James Samuel Coleman[99], a sociologist[100], 1926–1995[101], of United States[102], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[103], specialised in philosophy[104]; and Peter H. Rossi[105], a sociologist[106], 1921–2006[107], of United States[108], awarded the Paul F. Lazarsfeld Award[109], specialised in sociology[110].

FAQs

Where was Paul Lazarsfeld born?

Paul Lazarsfeld's place of birth was Vienna[2].

Where did Paul Lazarsfeld die?

Paul Lazarsfeld died in New York City[4].

Who were Paul Lazarsfeld's parents?

Paul Lazarsfeld's father was Robert Lazarsfeld[12]. Paul Lazarsfeld's mother was Sophie Lazarsfeld[13].

Who was Paul Lazarsfeld married to?

Paul Lazarsfeld's spouses include Marie Jahoda[14], Herta Herzog[15], and Patricia Kendall[16].

What did Paul Lazarsfeld do for work?

Paul Lazarsfeld worked as sociologist[6], professor[7], psychologist[8], mathematician[9], and physicist[10].

Where did Paul Lazarsfeld go to school?

Paul Lazarsfeld was educated at University of Vienna[28] and Akademisches Gymnasium[33].

What awards did Paul Lazarsfeld receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[60], Fellow of the American Statistical Association[64], and honorary doctor of Paris Descartes University[66].

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