Elton Mayo
Australian psychologist and sociologist
1880 — 1949
Quick Facts
Profession
Australian psychologist and sociologist
Born
December 26, 1880
Died
1949 (age ~69)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
professor, psychologist, sociologist
AustraliaBorn in AdelaideDied in Guildford
1880
Born in Adelaide (1880-12-26)
1949
Died in Guildford
About
George Elton Mayo was an Australian-born psychologist, industrial researcher, and organizational theorist. Mayo was formally trained at the University of Adelaide, acquiring a Bachelor of Arts Degree graduating with First Class Honours, majoring in philosophy and psychology, and was later awarded an honorary Master of Arts Degree from the University of Queensland (UQ).
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Who is Elton Mayo?+
George Elton Mayo was an Australian-born psychologist, industrial researcher, and organizational theorist. Mayo was formally trained at the University of Adelaide, acquiring a Bachelor of Arts Degree graduating with First Class Honours, majoring in philosophy and psychology, and was later awarded an
What does the name Elton mean?+
The name Elton means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From *Elgjartún, from tún. First part possibly related to temple. Eltun.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Elton Mayo born?+
Elton Mayo was born on December 26, 1880.
When did Elton Mayo die?+
Elton Mayo died in 1949, at approximately 69 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From *Elgjartún, from tún. First part possibly related to temple. Eltun.
The name Elton is of Portuguese origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From *Elgjartún, from tún. First part possibly related to temple. Eltun.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Elton — December 26, 1880
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Legend.
— anon
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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