John Bowlby
British psychiatrist and psychoanalyst (1907–1990).
The record
John Bowlby was a British psychiatrist and psychoanalyst. Born on 26 February 1907 in London, Bowlby died on 2 September 1990 in Isle of Skye at the age of 83.
Notable works include attachment theory. Bowlby studied at Trinity College and UCL Medical School. Honours include Award for Distinguished Contributions to Developmental Psychology, Tinbergen Lecture and Thomas William Salmon Medal, among 5 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 36 languages, John Bowlby is No. 20,949 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 26 February 1907, London
- Died
- 2 September 1990, Isle of Skye (aged 83)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Child psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, psychiatrist
- Field
- Science
- Education
- Trinity College, UCL Medical School
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 4
- Wikipedia editions
- 36
Did you know
Lived to 83.
Shares a birthday with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Johnny Cash.
One of 1,062 people in the Index born in London, with Geoffrey Chaucer.
Has a Wikipedia article in 36 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
- FatherSir Anthony Bowlby
- MotherMaria Bridget Lloyd-Mostyn
- SpouseUrsula Longstaff
- ChildMary Hamilton Victoria Ignatia Bowlby
- ChildSir Richard Peregrine Longstaff Bowlby, 3rd Bt.
- ChildPia Rose Whitworth Bowlby
- ChildRobert John Mostyn Bowlby
Honours and works
Awards
- Award for Distinguished Contributions to Developmental Psychology1974
- Tinbergen Lecture1979
- Thomas William Salmon Medal1984
- William James Fellow Award1989
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Notable works
- Attachment theory
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