Richard von Krafft-Ebing

Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist, and nobleman (1840–1902)
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Richard von Krafft-Ebing

Summary

Richard von Krafft-Ebing is a human[1]. He was born in Mannheim[2]. He was born on August 14, 1840[3]. He died in Graz[4]. He died on December 22, 1902[5]. He worked as a psychologist[6], psychiatrist[7], physician[8], university teacher[9], and philosopher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (986 views/month, #7,125 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Mannheim[2], Richard von Krafft-Ebing…
  • Richard von Krafft-Ebing passed away in Graz[4].
  • Richard von Krafft-Ebing was born on August 14, 1840[3].
  • Richard von Krafft-Ebing died on December 22, 1902[5].
  • Richard von Krafft-Ebing is buried at Friedhof St. Leonhard[12].
  • Richard von Krafft-Ebing's father was Friedrich von Krafft-Ebing[13].
  • Richard von Krafft-Ebing's mother was Clara Antonia von Krafft-Ebing[14].
  • Richard von Krafft-Ebing held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Baden[15].
  • Richard von Krafft-Ebing held citizenship in Austria–Hungary[16].
  • Richard von Krafft-Ebing worked as a psychologist[6].
  • Richard von Krafft-Ebing's professions included psychiatrist[7].
  • Richard von Krafft-Ebing worked as a physician[8].
  • Richard von Krafft-Ebing worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Richard von Krafft-Ebing's professions included philosopher[10].
  • Richard von Krafft-Ebing's professions included writer[17].
  • Richard von Krafft-Ebing's field of work was psychiatry[18].
  • Richard von Krafft-Ebing's field of work was neurology[19].
  • Richard von Krafft-Ebing's field of work was criminalistics[20].
  • Richard von Krafft-Ebing's field of work was sexology[21].
  • Richard von Krafft-Ebing was employed by University of Vienna[22].
  • Richard von Krafft-Ebing was employed by University of Graz[23].
  • Richard von Krafft-Ebing was educated at Heidelberg University[24].
  • Richard von Krafft-Ebing was educated at University of Zurich[25].
  • Richard von Krafft-Ebing's education included a stint at University of Vienna[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Richard von Krafft-Ebing is Psychopathia Sexualis[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Mannheim[2], Richard von Krafft-Ebing… he was born on August 14, 1840[3]. His father was Friedrich von Krafft-Ebing[13]. His mother was Clara Antonia von Krafft-Ebing[14].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University[24], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31]; University of Zurich[25], a university[32], in Switzerland[33], founded in 1833[34], headquartered in Zurich[35]; and University of Vienna[26], a university[36], in Austria[37], founded in 1365[38], headquartered in Vienna[39]. Richard von Krafft-Ebing earned the academic degree of doctorate[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychologist[6], psychiatrist[7], physician[8], university teacher[9], philosopher[10], and writer[17]. Fields of work include psychiatry[18], a medical specialty[41]; neurology[19], a medical specialty[42]; criminalistics[20], an academic discipline[43]; and sexology[21], an academic discipline[44]. Employers include University of Vienna[22], a university[45], in Austria[46], founded in 1365[47], headquartered in Vienna[48] and University of Graz[23], a university[49], in Austria[50], founded in 1585[51], headquartered in Main building of the University of Graz[52].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Psychopathia Sexualis[27], a written work[53] and Textbook of Forensic Psychopathology: Considering the Legislation of Austria, Germany, and France[54], a written work[55].

Death and Burial

Richard von Krafft-Ebing died on December 22, 1902[5]. He passed away in Graz[4]. Burial took place at Friedhof St. Leonhard[12].

Why It Matters

Richard von Krafft-Ebing ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (986 views/month, #7,125 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

Works attributed to him include Psychopathia Sexualis[58], a written work[59].

FAQs

Where was Richard von Krafft-Ebing born?

Richard von Krafft-Ebing was born in Mannheim[2].

Where did Richard von Krafft-Ebing die?

Richard von Krafft-Ebing passed away in Graz[4].

Who were Richard von Krafft-Ebing's parents?

Richard von Krafft-Ebing's father was Friedrich von Krafft-Ebing[13]. Richard von Krafft-Ebing's mother was Clara Antonia von Krafft-Ebing[14].

What did Richard von Krafft-Ebing do for work?

Richard von Krafft-Ebing worked as psychologist[6], psychiatrist[7], physician[8], university teacher[9], and philosopher[10].

Where did Richard von Krafft-Ebing go to school?

Richard von Krafft-Ebing was educated at Heidelberg University[24], University of Zurich[25], and University of Vienna[26].

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  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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