Wolfgang Köhler
German-American psychologist and phenomenologist (1887-1967)
1887 — 1967
Quick Facts
Profession
German-American psychologist and phenomenologist (1887-1967)
Born
January 21, 1887
Died
1967 (age ~80)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
psychologist, university teacher, philosopher
Russian EmpireBorn in TallinnDied in Enfield
1887
Born in Tallinn (1887-01-21)
1947
AwardHoward Crosby Warren Medal
1956
AwardAPA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology
1959
PositionPresident of the American Psychological Association (1959–1959)
1962
AwardWilhelm Wundt Medal
1967
Died in Enfield
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Wolfgang Köhler was a German psychologist and phenomenologist who, like Max Wertheimer and Kurt Koffka, contributed to the creation of Gestalt psychology.
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Who is Wolfgang Köhler?+
Wolfgang Köhler was a German psychologist and phenomenologist who, like Max Wertheimer and Kurt Koffka, contributed to the creation of Gestalt psychology.
What does the name Wolfgang mean?+
The name Wolfgang means "A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.". It is of German origin.
When was Wolfgang Köhler born?+
Wolfgang Köhler was born on January 21, 1887.
When did Wolfgang Köhler die?+
Wolfgang Köhler died in 1967, at approximately 80 years of age.
Name Meaning
A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.
The name Wolfgang is of German origin, meaning "A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Wolfgang — January 21, 1887
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Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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