What Happened This Year 1871

All Events 36 Births 128 Deaths 42

Born in 1871

Wilhelm von Mirbach

German diplomat during World War I

Born

1871 155 years ago

Died

July 6th, 1918 107 years ago — 47 years old

Served as the German ambassador to Russia during the tumultuous period of World War I. Actively contributed to diplomatic negotiations and relations between Germany and Russia. Ultimately opposed the Bolsheviks and was involved in efforts to stabilize German influence in the region. Assassinated during the political upheaval in Russia in 1918, shortly after the signing of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, which recognized the separate peace between Germany and Soviet Russia.

William Stern

Psychologist, philosopher, and researcher

Born

1871 155 years ago

Died

March 27th, 1938 87 years ago — 67 years old

A prominent psychologist and philosopher, contributed to the field of psychology, particularly in the study of intelligence and personality. Pioneered the concept of 'intelligence quotient' and developed the Stern scale for measuring intelligence. Worked on the formation of the first psychological laboratory in the United States. Engaged in significant research on the relationship between intelligence and education, influencing educational psychology. Active in various professional organizations, contributing to the development of standardized testing.