Anna Freud

austrian-British psychoanalyst (1895–1982)
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Anna Freud

Summary

Anna Freud is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], she… she was born on December 3, 1895[3]. She passed away in London[4]. She died on October 9, 1982[5]. She worked as a psychoanalyst[6] and non-fiction writer[7]. She has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Anna Freud's place of birth was Vienna[2].
  • Anna Freud died in London[4].
  • Anna Freud was born on December 3, 1895[3].
  • Anna Freud was born on 1896[9].
  • Anna Freud died on October 9, 1982[5].
  • Burial took place at Golders Green Crematorium[10].
  • Anna Freud's father was Sigmund Freud[11].
  • Anna Freud's mother was Martha Bernays[12].
  • Anna Freud held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Anna Freud held citizenship in Austria[14].
  • Anna Freud's professions included psychoanalyst[6].
  • Anna Freud worked as a non-fiction writer[7].
  • Anna Freud's field of work was psychoanalyst[15].
  • Anna Freud was employed by Yale University[16].
  • A notable student of Anna Freud was Robert Waelder[17].
  • A notable student of Anna Freud was André Lussier[18].
  • Anna Freud received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • Anna Freud received the Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[20].
  • Anna Freud received the honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[21].
  • Anna Freud received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
  • Anna Freud received the Honorary Fellow of the British Psychological Society[23].
  • Anna Freud was a member of Vienna Psychoanalytic Society[24].
  • Anna Freud was a member of British Psychoanalytical Society[25].
  • Anna Freud was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].
  • Anna Freud is recorded as female[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Anna Freud was born in Vienna[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 3, 1895[3] and 1896[9]. Her father was Sigmund Freud[11]. Her mother was Martha Bernays[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychoanalyst[6] and non-fiction writer[7]. Anna Freud's field of work was psychoanalyst[15]. She was employed by Yale University[16]. Notable students include Robert Waelder[17], a psychoanalyst[28], 1900–1967[29], of Austria[30], specialised in psychoanalysis[31] and André Lussier[18], a psychoanalyst[32], 1922–2016[33], of Canada[34], awarded the Sigourney Award[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[20], a grade of an order[38], in Austria[39]; honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[21], an award[40], in Austria[41], founded in 1650[42]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22], a fellowship award[43]; and Honorary Fellow of the British Psychological Society[23].

Death and Burial

Anna Freud died on October 9, 1982[5]. She died in London[4]. She is buried at Golders Green Crematorium[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Anna Freud include 11299 Annafreud[44], an asteroid[45].

Why It Matters

Anna Freud has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

She has been cited as an influence by Erik Erikson[47], a non-fiction writer[48], 1902–1994[49], of Germany[50], awarded the National Book Award[51].

Entities named for her include 11299 Annafreud[44], an asteroid[45].

FAQs

Where was Anna Freud born?

Anna Freud was born in Vienna[2].

Where did Anna Freud die?

Anna Freud passed away in London[4].

Who were Anna Freud's parents?

Anna Freud's father was Sigmund Freud[11]. Anna Freud's mother was Martha Bernays[12].

What did Anna Freud do for work?

Anna Freud worked as psychoanalyst[6] and non-fiction writer[7].

What awards did Anna Freud receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[20], honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[21], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].

Who did Anna Freud influence?

Anna Freud has been cited as an influence by Erik Erikson[47].

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  1. [2] . KALLIOPE Austria. Retrieved . geschichte.univie.ac.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . geschichte.univie.ac.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . geschichte.univie.ac.at. Retrieved . geschichte.univie.ac.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . A historical dictionary of British women. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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