Hugo Münsterberg, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Hugo Münsterberg

German-American psychologist, philosopher and agitator

Date of Birth: 01-Jun-1863

Place of Birth: Gdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland

Date of Death: 19-Dec-1916

Profession: psychologist, university teacher, philosopher

Nationality: United States, Germany

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Hugo Münsterberg (; June 1, 1863 – December 16, 1916) was a German-American psychologist.
He was one of the pioneers in applied psychology, extending his research and theories to industrial/organizational (I/O), legal, medical, clinical, educational and business settings.
Münsterberg encountered immense turmoil with the outbreak of the First World War.
Torn between his loyalty to the United States and his homeland, he often defended Germany's actions, attracting highly contrasting reactions.