Brock Chisholm
Canadian psychiatrist and director-general of the World Health Organization (1896–1971)
1896 — 1971
Quick Facts
Profession
Canadian psychiatrist and director-general of the World Health Organization (1896–1971)
Born
May 18, 1896
Died
1971 (age ~75)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, psychiatrist
CanadaBorn in OakvilleDied in Victoria
1896
Born in Oakville (1896-05-18)
1943
AwardCommander of the Order of the British Empire
1948
PositionDirector-General of the World Health Organization (1948–1953)
1948
AwardKurt Lewin Award
1950
Awarddoctor honoris causa from the University of Nancy
1952
AwardLasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Brock Chisholm?+
Brock Chisholm is Canadian psychiatrist and director-general of the World Health Organization (1896–1971). Born in 1896.
When was Brock Chisholm born?+
Brock Chisholm was born on May 18, 1896.
When did Brock Chisholm die?+
Brock Chisholm died in 1971, at approximately 75 years of age.
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Brock — May 18, 1896
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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