Wilfred Bion

British psychoanalyst & psychiatrist (1897–1979)
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Wilfred Bion
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Wilfred Bion

Summary

Wilfred Bion is a human[1]. Born in Mathura[2], he… he was born on September 8, 1897[3]. He passed away in Oxford[4]. He died on November 8, 1979[5]. He worked as a psychiatrist[6] and psychoanalyst[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (921 views/month, #7,110 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Wilfred Bion was born in Mathura[2].
  • Wilfred Bion passed away in Oxford[4].
  • Wilfred Bion was born on September 8, 1897[3].
  • Wilfred Bion died on November 8, 1979[5].
  • Wilfred Bion held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Wilfred Bion worked as a psychiatrist[6].
  • Wilfred Bion's professions included psychoanalyst[7].
  • Wilfred Bion was employed by Tavistock Clinic[10].
  • Wilfred Bion was employed by University College London[11].
  • Wilfred Bion's education included a stint at University College London[12].
  • Wilfred Bion's education included a stint at The Queen's College[13].
  • Wilfred Bion received the Distinguished Service Order[14].
  • Wilfred Bion was a member of British Psychoanalytical Society[15].
  • Wilfred Bion is recorded as male[16].
  • Wilfred Bion's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Wilfred Bion's Commons category is recorded as Wilfred Bion[18].
  • The cause of death was leukemia[19].
  • Wilfred Bion's family name is recorded as Bion[20].
  • Wilfred Bion's given name is recorded as Wilfred[21].
  • Wilfred Bion's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • Wilfred Bion's described by source is recorded as Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World[23].
  • Wilfred Bion's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Wilfred Bion's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Wilfred Bion'}[25].

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Origins and Family

Wilfred Bion's place of birth was Mathura[2]. He was born on September 8, 1897[3].

Education

Educated at University College London[12], a university college[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1826[28], headquartered in UCL Main Building[29] and The Queen's College[13], a college of the University of Oxford[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1341[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychiatrist[6] and psychoanalyst[7]. Employers include Tavistock Clinic[10], a clinic[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1920[35] and University College London[11], a university college[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1826[38], headquartered in UCL Main Building[39].

Recognition

Wilfred Bion received the Distinguished Service Order[14].

Death and Burial

Wilfred Bion died on November 8, 1979[5]. He died in Oxford[4]. The cause of death was leukemia[19].

Why It Matters

Wilfred Bion ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (921 views/month, #7,110 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

He has been cited as an influence by Tavistock Institute of Human Relations[42], a charitable organization[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1947[45], headquartered in London[46].

FAQs

Where was Wilfred Bion born?

Wilfred Bion was born in Mathura[2].

Where did Wilfred Bion die?

Wilfred Bion died in Oxford[4].

What did Wilfred Bion do for work?

Wilfred Bion worked as psychiatrist[6] and psychoanalyst[7].

Where did Wilfred Bion go to school?

Wilfred Bion was educated at University College London[12] and The Queen's College[13].

What awards did Wilfred Bion receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[14].

Who did Wilfred Bion influence?

Wilfred Bion has been cited as an influence by Tavistock Institute of Human Relations[42].

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  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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