Louis Leon Thurstone
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Louis Leon Thurstone
Summary
Louis Leon Thurstone is a human[1]. Born in Chicago[2], he… he was born on May 29, 1887[3]. He died in Chapel Hill[4]. He died on September 30, 1955[5]. He worked as a psychologist[6], university teacher[7], and engineer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (73 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Louis Leon Thurstone was born in Chicago[2].
- Louis Leon Thurstone passed away in Chapel Hill[4].
- Louis Leon Thurstone was born on May 29, 1887[3].
- Louis Leon Thurstone died on September 30, 1955[5].
- Louis Leon Thurstone died on September 29, 1955[10].
- Louis Leon Thurstone was married to Thelma G. Thurstone[11].
- Louis Leon Thurstone held citizenship in United States[12].
- Louis Leon Thurstone worked as a psychologist[6].
- Louis Leon Thurstone's professions included university teacher[7].
- Louis Leon Thurstone worked as an engineer[8].
- Louis Leon Thurstone's field of work was psychology[13].
- Louis Leon Thurstone held the position of President of the American Psychological Association[14].
- Louis Leon Thurstone was employed by University of Chicago[15].
- Louis Leon Thurstone was employed by Carnegie Mellon University[16].
- Louis Leon Thurstone was educated at University of Chicago[17].
- Louis Leon Thurstone was educated at Cornell University[18].
- Louis Leon Thurstone's education included a stint at Cornell University College of Engineering[19].
- Louis Leon Thurstone's doctoral advisor was James Rowland Angell[20].
- A notable student of Louis Leon Thurstone was Ledyard Tucker[21].
- Louis Leon Thurstone received the Fellow of the American Statistical Association[22].
- Louis Leon Thurstone received the Honorary Fellow of the British Psychological Society[23].
- Louis Leon Thurstone was a member of American Psychological Association[24].
- Louis Leon Thurstone was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
- Louis Leon Thurstone was a member of National Academy of Sciences[26].
- Louis Leon Thurstone was a member of American Philosophical Society[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Louis Leon Thurstone was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on May 29, 1887[3].
Education
Educated at University of Chicago[17], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1890[30], headquartered in Chicago[31]; Cornell University[18], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1865[34], headquartered in Ithaca[35]; and Cornell University College of Engineering[19], an engineering college[36], in United States[37], founded in 1870[38]. Louis Leon Thurstone's doctoral advisor was James Rowland Angell[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include psychologist[6], university teacher[7], and engineer[8]. Louis Leon Thurstone's field of work was psychology[13]. Employers include University of Chicago[15], a private university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1890[41], headquartered in Chicago[42] and Carnegie Mellon University[16], a private university[43], in United States[44], founded in 1900[45], headquartered in Pittsburgh[46]. He held the position of President of the American Psychological Association[14]. A notable student of him was Ledyard Tucker[21]. Doctoral students include Ledyard Tucker[47], a mathematician[48], 1910–2004[49], of United States[50], awarded the William James Fellow Award[51], specialised in mathematics[52]; Clyde Coombs[53], a psychologist[54], 1912–1988[55], of United States[56], awarded the APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology[57]; and A. Paul Horst[58], a psychologist[59], 1903–1999[60], awarded the Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics[61].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the American Statistical Association[22], a statistics award[62] and Honorary Fellow of the British Psychological Society[23].
Personal Life
Among Louis Leon Thurstone's spouses was Thelma G. Thurstone[11].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include September 30, 1955[5] and September 29, 1955[10]. Louis Leon Thurstone passed away in Chapel Hill[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Louis Leon Thurstone include Thurstone scale[63], a measurement scale[64].
Why It Matters
Louis Leon Thurstone ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (73 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
Entities named for him include Thurstone scale[63], a measurement scale[64].
His notable doctoral advisees include Clyde Coombs[67], a psychologist[68], 1912–1988[69], of United States[70], awarded the APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology[71].
FAQs
Where was Louis Leon Thurstone born?
Louis Leon Thurstone was born in Chicago[2].
Where did Louis Leon Thurstone die?
Louis Leon Thurstone passed away in Chapel Hill[4].
Who was Louis Leon Thurstone married to?
Louis Leon Thurstone's spouses include Thelma G. Thurstone[11].
What did Louis Leon Thurstone do for work?
Louis Leon Thurstone worked as psychologist[6], university teacher[7], and engineer[8].
Where did Louis Leon Thurstone go to school?
Louis Leon Thurstone was educated at University of Chicago[17], Cornell University[18], and Cornell University College of Engineering[19].
What awards did Louis Leon Thurstone receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the American Statistical Association[22] and Honorary Fellow of the British Psychological Society[23].