Erik Erikson
Scientist
Erik Homburger Erikson (15 June 1902 – 12 May 1994) was a German-born American developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst known for his theory on psychosocial development of human beings. He may be most famous for coining the phrase identity crisis. His son, Kai T. Erikson, is a noted American sociologist.Although Erikson lacked even a bachelor's degree, he served as a professor at prominent institutions such as Harvard and Yale.
Personal facts
| Birth date | June 15, 1902 |
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| Birth name | Erik Homburger Erikson |
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| Birth place | Frankfurt , German Empire , Germany |
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| Date of death | May 12, 1994 |
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| Place of death | Harwich Massachusetts , Cape Cod , Massachusetts |
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| Known for | Erikson's stages of psychosocial development |
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