Simon Baron-Cohen
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Summary
Simon Baron-Cohen was born on August 15, 1958[1], in London[2]. He has worked as a psychologist[3], university teacher[4], psychiatrist[5], and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,557 views/month, #6,046 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: United Kingdom[8]
- Father: Hyman Vivian Baron Cohen[9]
- Mother: Judith Baron Greenblatt[10]
- Child: Sam Baron[11], Kate Baron[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
- Field of work: psychology[14], psychiatry[15], autistic person[16], Asperger syndrome[17]
- Employer: University of Cambridge[18], Autism Research Centre[19], National Autistic Society[20]
- Educated at: New College[21], King's College London[22], University College London[23]
- Doctoral advisor: Uta Frith[24]
- Award received: Spearman Medal[25], Presidents' Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychological Knowledge[26], Fellow of the British Academy[27], Boyd McCandless Award[28]
- Member of: British Academy[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Commons category: Simon Baron-Cohen[31]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[32]
- Residence: Cambridge[33]
- Family name: Baron-Cohen[34]
- Given name: Simon[35]
- Official website: https://www.autismresearchcentre.com/staff/simon-baron-cohen/[36]
- Relative: Sacha Baron Cohen[37]
- Participant in: Hjernevask[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge[40]
- Name in native language: Simon Baron-Cohen[41]
Why It Matters
Simon Baron-Cohen has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Simon Baron-Cohen born?
Simon Baron-Cohen's place of birth was London[2].
Who were Simon Baron-Cohen's parents?
Simon Baron-Cohen's father was Hyman Vivian Baron Cohen[9]. Simon Baron-Cohen's mother was Judith Baron Greenblatt[10].
What did Simon Baron-Cohen do for work?
Simon Baron-Cohen worked as a psychologist[3], university teacher[4], psychiatrist[5], and writer[6].
Where did Simon Baron-Cohen go to school?
Simon Baron-Cohen was educated at New College[21], King's College London[22], and University College London[23].
What awards did Simon Baron-Cohen receive?
Honors received include Spearman Medal[25], Presidents' Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychological Knowledge[26], Fellow of the British Academy[27], and Boyd McCandless Award[28].