Edwin Holt

American psychologist (1873–1946)
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Edwin Holt

Summary

Edwin Holt is a human[1]. He was born in Winchester[2]. He was born on August 21, 1873[3]. He passed away in Rockland[4]. He died on January 25, 1946[5]. He worked as a psychologist[6] and philosopher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Winchester[2], Edwin Holt…
  • Edwin Holt passed away in Rockland[4].
  • Edwin Holt was born on August 21, 1873[3].
  • Edwin Holt died on January 25, 1946[5].
  • Edwin Holt held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Edwin Holt's professions included psychologist[6].
  • Edwin Holt worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Edwin Holt's field of work was philosophy[10].
  • Among Edwin Holt's employers was Princeton University[11].
  • Edwin Holt was employed by Harvard University[12].
  • Edwin Holt was educated at Harvard University[13].
  • Edwin Holt's doctoral advisor was Hugo Münsterberg[14].
  • Edwin Holt's doctoral advisor was William James[15].
  • Edwin Holt was influenced by William James[16].
  • Edwin Holt is recorded as male[17].
  • Edwin Holt's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Edwin Holt supervised Edward C. Tolman as a doctoral student[19].
  • Edwin Holt supervised Harold H. Schlosberg as a doctoral student[20].
  • Edwin Holt's family name is recorded as Holt[21].
  • Edwin Holt's given name is recorded as Edwin[22].
  • Edwin Holt's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[23].

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Origins and Family

Edwin Holt's place of birth was Winchester[2]. He was born on August 21, 1873[3].

Education

Edwin Holt's education included a stint at Harvard University[13]. Doctoral advisors include Hugo Münsterberg[14], a psychologist[24], 1863–1916[25], of Kingdom of Prussia[26] and William James[15], a philosopher[27], 1842–1910[28], of United States[29], specialised in philosophy[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychologist[6] and philosopher[7]. Edwin Holt's field of work was philosophy[10]. Employers include Princeton University[11], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1746[33], headquartered in Princeton[34] and Harvard University[12], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1636[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38]. Doctoral students include Edward C. Tolman[19], a psychologist[39], 1886–1959[40], of United States[41], awarded the APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology[42], specialised in purposive behaviorism[43] and Harold H. Schlosberg[20], a psychologist[44], 1904–1964[45], of United States[46].

Death and Burial

Edwin Holt died on January 25, 1946[5]. He passed away in Rockland[4].

Why It Matters

Edwin Holt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

He has been cited as an influence by James J. Gibson[49], a psychologist[50], 1904–1979[51], of United States[52], awarded the APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology[53], specialised in psychology[54] and Floyd Henry Allport[55], a psychologist[56], 1890–1979[57], of United States[58], awarded the APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology[59].

His notable doctoral advisees include Edward C. Tolman[60], a psychologist[61], 1886–1959[62], of United States[63], awarded the APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology[64], specialised in purposive behaviorism[65].

FAQs

Where was Edwin Holt born?

Born in Winchester[2], Edwin Holt…

Where did Edwin Holt die?

Edwin Holt passed away in Rockland[4].

What did Edwin Holt do for work?

Edwin Holt worked as psychologist[6] and philosopher[7].

Where did Edwin Holt go to school?

Edwin Holt was educated at Harvard University[13].

Who did Edwin Holt influence?

Edwin Holt has been cited as an influence by James J. Gibson[49] and Floyd Henry Allport[55].

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  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Harvard University
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    Doctoral student Edward C. Tolman, Harold H. Schlosberg
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