Jean Piaget
Swiss psychologist, biologist, logician, philosopher and academic (1896–1980)
1896 — 1980
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Profession
Swiss psychologist, biologist, logician, philosopher and academic (1896–1980)
Born
August 9, 1896
Died
1980 (age ~84)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
psychologist, zoologist, biologist
SwitzerlandBorn in NeuchâtelDied in Geneva
1896
Born in Neuchâtel (1896-08-09)
1947
Awarddoctor honoris causa from the University of Paris
1963
Awarddoctor honoris causa from the University of Aix-Marseille
1969
AwardAPA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology
1971
AwardAward for Distinguished Contributions to Developmental Psychology
1972
AwardAbout
Jean William Fritz Piaget (, ; French: [ʒɑ̃ pjaʒɛ]; was a Swiss psychologist known for his work on child development. Piaget's theory of cognitive development and epistemological view are together called genetic epistemology.
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Who is Jean Piaget?+
Jean William Fritz Piaget (, ; French: [ʒɑ̃ pjaʒɛ]; was a Swiss psychologist known for his work on child development. Piaget's theory of cognitive development and epistemological view are together called genetic epistemology.
What does the name Jean mean?+
The name Jean means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is of French origin.
When was Jean Piaget born?+
Jean Piaget was born on August 9, 1896.
When did Jean Piaget die?+
Jean Piaget died in 1980, at approximately 84 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.
The name Jean is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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Jean — August 9, 1896
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Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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