Hermann Ebbinghaus Scientist

Hermann Ebbinghaus (January 24, 1850 – February 26, 1909) was a German psychologist who pioneered the experimental study of memory, and is known for his discovery of the forgetting curve and the spacing effect. He was also the first person to describe the learning curve. He was the father of the eminent neo-Kantian philosopher Julius Ebbinghaus.

Personal facts

Birth date	January 24, 1850
Birth place	Germany , Barmen , Barmen Wuppertal
Citizenship	Germany
Date of death	February 26, 1909
Place of death	Germany , Halle (Saale)
Known for	Serial position effect