Ronald D. Laing
unorthodox Scottish psychiatrist
1927 — 1989
Quick Facts
Profession
unorthodox Scottish psychiatrist
Born
October 7, 1927
Died
1989 (age ~62)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
military personnel, psychiatrist, psychologist
United KingdomBorn in GlasgowDied in Saint-Tropez
1927
Born in Glasgow (1927-10-07)
1989
Died in Saint-Tropez
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Ronald David Laing, usually cited as R. D. Laing, was a British psychiatrist who wrote extensively on mental illness, particularly psychosis and schizophrenia.
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Who is Ronald D. Laing?+
Ronald David Laing, usually cited as R. D. Laing, was a British psychiatrist who wrote extensively on mental illness, particularly psychosis and schizophrenia.
What does the name Ronald mean?+
The name Ronald means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: id=rule Anglicized from Raghnall, itself derived from Rǫgnvaldr, from advice + power, later partly merged with the Continental Germanic equivalent Reynold.". It is of English origin.
When was Ronald D. Laing born?+
Ronald D. Laing was born on October 7, 1927.
When did Ronald D. Laing die?+
Ronald D. Laing died in 1989, at approximately 62 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: id=rule Anglicized from Raghnall, itself derived from Rǫgnvaldr, from advice + power, later partly merged with the Continental Germanic equivalent Reynold.
The name Ronald is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: id=rule Anglicized from Raghnall, itself derived from Rǫgnvaldr, from advice + power, later partly merged with the Continental Germanic equivalent Reynold.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ronald — October 7, 1927
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Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
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Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Fire · Yin
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4 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
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