Erik Erikson
German psychoanalyst
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About Erik Erikson
Erik Erikson was a German-born psychologist that is remembered for his theory on psychosocial development.
Legacy
Erik is best known for creating the phrase “identity crisis” as well as his theory on psychosocial development. Erik was a professor at Harvard and Yale but lacked even a bachelors degree. He was primarily self-educated but did hold 2 diplomas. Sigmund Freud’s daughter was the one credited with seeing Erik’s potential and pushing him to go into the field of psychoanalytics.
Personal
Erik was married to a fellow psychologist, Joan Erikson, and they had one son, Kai Erikson. Kai is a well-known sociologist.
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F.A.Q. about Erik Erikson
When is his birthday?
Erik Erikson's birthday is on June 15, 1902.
In how many days is his birthday?
Erik's birthday is in 220 days
How old was Erik when he died?
He was 91 years old.
When did he die?
He died in May 12, 1994.
How old would he be today?
Erik Erikson would be 122 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Erik from?
He was born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.