William Herbert Sheldon
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Summary
William Herbert Sheldon was born on November 19, 1898[1], in Warwick[2]. He died on September 17, 1977[3], in Cambridge[4]. He worked as a psychologist[5], numismatist[6], physician[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (564 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Pawtuxet[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Field of work: psychology[12], numismatics[13], eugenics[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Family name: Sheldon[16]
- Given name: William[17]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[18]
- Name in native language: William Herbert Sheldon[19]
- Different from: William Sheldon[20]
Why It Matters
William Herbert Sheldon has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
He is credited with the discovery of somatotype[23] and Sheldon coin grading scale[24], a rating scale[25].
FAQs
Where was William Herbert Sheldon born?
William Herbert Sheldon was born in Warwick[2].
Where did William Herbert Sheldon die?
William Herbert Sheldon passed away in Cambridge[4].
What did William Herbert Sheldon do for work?
William Herbert Sheldon worked as a psychologist[5], numismatist[6], physician[7], and university teacher[8].
What did William Herbert Sheldon discover?
William Herbert Sheldon is credited as discoverer of somatotype[23] and Sheldon coin grading scale[24].