Magnus Kraepelin
German psychiatrist (1856–1926)
1856 — 1926
Quick Facts
Profession
German psychiatrist (1856–1926)
Born
February 15, 1856
Died
1926 (age ~70)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
psychiatrist, university teacher
Weimar RepublicBorn in NeustrelitzDied in Munich
1856
Born in Neustrelitz (1856-02-15)
1926
Died in Munich
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Emil Wilhelm Georg Magnus Kraepelin was a German psychiatrist. H. J. Eysenck's Encyclopedia of Psychology identifies him as helping to lay the foundation for modern scientific psychiatry, psychopharmacology and psychiatric genetics.
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Who is Magnus Kraepelin?+
Emil Wilhelm Georg Magnus Kraepelin was a German psychiatrist. H. J. Eysenck's Encyclopedia of Psychology identifies him as helping to lay the foundation for modern scientific psychiatry, psychopharmacology and psychiatric genetics.
What does the name Magnus mean?+
The name Magnus means "A male given name from Latin of mostly Scottish and Scandinavian usage.. Etymology: t=great, taken from the title of Carolus Magnus "Charlemagne" by an eleventh century king of Norway, and brought to Scotland in medieval times.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Magnus Kraepelin born?+
Magnus Kraepelin was born on February 15, 1856.
When did Magnus Kraepelin die?+
Magnus Kraepelin died in 1926, at approximately 70 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin of mostly Scottish and Scandinavian usage.. Etymology: t=great, taken from the title of Carolus Magnus "Charlemagne" by an eleventh century king of Norway, and brought to Scotland in medieval times.
The name Magnus is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin of mostly Scottish and Scandinavian usage.. Etymology: t=great, taken from the title of Carolus Magnus "Charlemagne" by an eleventh century king of Norway, and brought to Scotland in medieval times.". It is traditionally a male name.
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