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Elisabeth Kübler-Ross: Biography, Facts and Career

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Elisabeth Kübler-Ross (July 8, 1926 – August 24, 2004) was a Swiss and American psychiatrist, a pioneer in near-death studies, author, and developer of the five stages of grief, also known as the "Kübler-Ross model". In 1970, Kübler-Ross delivered the Ingersoll Lecture at Harvard University, focusing on her book, On Death and Dying (1969). By July 1982, Kübler-Ross had taught 125,000 students in death and dying courses in colleges, seminaries, medical schools, hospitals, and social-work institutions. In 1999, the New York Public Library named On Death and Dying one of its "Books of the Century", and Time magazine recognized her as one of the "100 Most Important Thinkers" of the 20th century. Throughout her career, Kübler-Ross received over 100 awards, including twenty honorary degrees, and was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 2007. In 2024, Simon & Schuster released a list of their 100 most notable books, including Kübler-Ross's On Death & Dying.

Quick facts about Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

  • Full name: Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
  • Born: 1926-07-08
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q123811

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Who is Elisabeth Kübler-Ross?

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross (July 8, 1926 – August 24, 2004) was a Swiss and American psychiatrist, a pioneer in near-death studies, author, and developer of the five stages of grief, also known as the "Kübler-Ross model".

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Elisabeth Kübler-Ross is United States.

When was Elisabeth Kübler-Ross born?

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross was born on 1926-07-08.

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