Public figure
Erik Erikson Gold
American German-born psychoanalyst & essayist
Erik Erikson is an American German-born psychoanalyst & essayist. Born 1902 in Frankfurt. Associated with Harvard University, University of Pittsburgh, University of California, Berkeley.
At a glance
Gold- Born
- 1902-06-15, Frankfurt
- Died
- 1994-05-12, Harwich
- Citizenship
- Germany, United States
- Occupations
- non-fiction writer, university teacher, psychoanalyst, educator, psychologist
- Member of
- American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Also known as
- Erik H. Erikson
Education and professional journey
SilverWork
- Harvard University
- University of Pittsburgh
- University of California, Berkeley
Education
Awards and recognition
Silver- National Book Award 1970
- Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction 1970
- Jefferson Lecture 1973
- Award for Distinguished Contributions to Developmental Psychology 1984
- Harold Lasswell Award for Outstanding Scientific Accomplishment in Political Psychology 1981
Family
SilverOnly relatives who are public figures themselves.
- Joan EriksonSpouse
- Kai T. EriksonChild
Personal journey
- Languages
- English
Due diligence
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