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Kenneth Clark

1914 – 2005

American psychologist

Psychologist Human rights defender
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About Kenneth Clark

Lived 1914 – 2005 (aged 90). Kenneth Clark was an American and Panamanian psychologist and human rights defender.

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Important facts

Born
14 July 1914, Panama Canal Zone
Birth century
20th century
Died
1 May 2005, New York City
Occupation
Psychologist, human rights defender
Nationality
United States, Panama
Education
Howard University, Columbia University
Positions held
President of the American Psychological Association
Awards
Spingarn Medal; Four Freedoms Award – Freedom of Speech; Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards; Medal of Liberty; APA Award for Outstanding Lifetime Contributions to Psychology; Phoenix Award; Honorary doctorate from Columbia University; Kurt Lewin Award; The Hillman Prize for Book Journalism
Also known as
Kenneth B. Clark, Kenneth Bancroft Clark

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kenneth Clark?

American psychologist (1914–2005)

When was Kenneth Clark born?

Kenneth Clark was born on 14 July 1914 in Panama Canal Zone.

When did Kenneth Clark die?

Kenneth Clark died on 1 May 2005 in New York City.

What was Kenneth Clark's occupation?

Kenneth Clark was a psychologist and human rights defender.

What nationality was Kenneth Clark?

Kenneth Clark was American and Panamanian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kenneth Clark

· Wikidata: Q2657898

· DBpedia: Kenneth B. Clark

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MLA: "Kenneth Clark." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kenneth-clark-psychologist/.

Chicago: "Kenneth Clark." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kenneth-clark-psychologist/.

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