Stanley Milgram
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Summary
Stanley Milgram was born on August 15, 1933[1], in The Bronx[2]. He died on December 20, 1984[3], in Manhattan[4]. He worked as a social psychologist[5], university teacher[6], sociologist[7], and psychologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,325 views/month, #6,984 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: August 14, 1933[10]
- Place of burial: Riverside Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Field of work: social psychology[13], experimental psychology[14]
- Employer: Harvard University[15], Yale University[16]
- Educated at: Harvard University[17], Queens College[18], Brooklyn College[19], James Monroe High School[20]
- Notable work: The Milgram experiment[21], small-world experiment[22]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[23], AAAS Prize for Behavioral Science Research[24]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: Stanley Milgram[27]
- Archives at: Manuscripts and Archives Department Yale University Library[28]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[29]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[30]
- Family name: Milgram[31]
- Given name: Stanley[32]
- Manner of death: natural causes[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Name in native language: Stanley Milgram[35]
- Number of children: 4[36]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Stanley Milgram include The Milgram experiment[37], a social experiment[38], in United States[39].
Why It Matters
Stanley Milgram has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
He is credited with the discovery of The Milgram experiment[42], a social experiment[43], in United States[44]. Entities named for him include The Milgram experiment[37], a social experiment[38], in United States[39].
FAQs
Where was Stanley Milgram born?
Stanley Milgram was born in The Bronx[2].
Where did Stanley Milgram die?
Stanley Milgram died in Manhattan[4].
What did Stanley Milgram do for work?
Stanley Milgram worked as a social psychologist[5], university teacher[6], sociologist[7], and psychologist[8].
Where did Stanley Milgram go to school?
Stanley Milgram was educated at Harvard University[17], Queens College[18], Brooklyn College[19], and James Monroe High School[20].
What awards did Stanley Milgram receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[23] and AAAS Prize for Behavioral Science Research[24].
What did Stanley Milgram discover?
Stanley Milgram is credited as discoverer of The Milgram experiment[42].