Ivan Sechenov
Russian physiologist and psychologist (1829–1905)
Biography
Ivan Mikhaylovich Sechenov (Russian: Ива́н Миха́йлович Се́ченов; 13 August [O.S. 1 August] 1829 – 15 November [O.S. 2 November] 1905) was a Russian psychologist, physiologist, and medical scientist.
Ivan Pavlov, the famous Russian neurologist and physiologist, referred to Sechenov as the "Father of Russian physiology and scientific psychology". Today Sechenov is more known for his contributions to medical physiology and neurology, in addition to his psychological work. Sechenov is also considered one of the originators of objective psychology, through his attempts to introduce objective experimental methods to the wider field of Russian psychology.
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- Odesa University
- Bestuzhev Courses
- Imperial Academy of Medical Surgery
- Imperial Novorossiia University
- Imperial St. Petersburg University
- Imperial Moscow University
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Maria Alexandrovna Sechenova
- Parents
- Mikhail Sechenov
Awards & honours (4)
- Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class
- Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class
- Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class
- Demidov Prize
Quick answers about Ivan Sechenov
- How old was Ivan Sechenov?
- Ivan Sechenov died on November 2, 1905 at the age of 76.
- When is Ivan Sechenov's birthday?
- Ivan Sechenov was born on August 1, 1829.
- Where was Ivan Sechenov born?
- Ivan Sechenov was born in Sechenovo.
- What is Ivan Sechenov's zodiac sign?
- Ivan Sechenov's zodiac sign is Leo.
- What is Ivan Sechenov's nationality?
- Ivan Sechenov is a citizen of Russian Empire.
- What does Ivan Sechenov do?
- Ivan Sechenov is known as engineer, psychologist, physiologist, mathematician.
- Who has Ivan Sechenov been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Ivan Sechenov's spouse is or was Maria Alexandrovna Sechenova.
