Jacques Lacan
French psychiatrist and psychoanalyst
A psychiatrist and psychoanalyst associated with the development of psychoanalytic theory. Lacan's work emphasized the importance of language and its structure in the unconscious. He established the School of Psychoanalysis in Paris and played a significant role in the revival of interest in Freud's concepts, adapting them for contemporary relevance. Lectures and seminars delivered throughout his career explored the relationship between psychoanalysis and linguistics, and he developed the idea of the 'mirror stage' in child development. Lacan's theories significantly influenced psychology and cultural studies worldwide.
Developed the concept of the mirror stage
Revived interest in Freudian psychoanalysis
Established the School of Psychoanalysis in Paris
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Joseph Lightfoot
English Bishop and Theologian
Born
April 13th, 1828 198 years ago
Died
1889 137 years ago — 61 years old
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Austrian zoologist and herpetologist
Born
April 13th, 1802 224 years ago
Died
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Dutch politician and Prime Minister
Born
April 13th, 1885 141 years ago
Died
September 7th, 1961 64 years ago — 76 years old
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American lawyer and painter
Born
April 13th, 1879 147 years ago
Died
1943 83 years ago — 64 years old
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Austrian-Croatian journalist and author
Born
April 13th, 1872 154 years ago
Died
1945 81 years ago — 73 years old
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Irish-Canadian politician and journalist
Born
April 13th, 1825 201 years ago
Died
April 7th, 1868 158 years ago — 42 years old
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Computer Scientist and AI Pioneer
Born
September 4th, 1927 98 years ago
Died
September 9th, 2012 13 years ago — 85 years old
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American football player and coach
Born
1920 106 years ago
Died
September 9th, 2012 13 years ago — 92 years old
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Spanish poet and translator of works
Born
1918 108 years ago
Died
September 9th, 2014 11 years ago — 96 years old
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Footballer with notable playing career
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1979 47 years ago
Died
September 9th, 2006 19 years ago — 27 years old
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April 8th, 1946 80 years ago
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September 9th, 1999 26 years ago — 53 years old
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Dancer and choreographer, Broadway's original.
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1951 75 years ago
Died
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