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Born
Sigismund Scholomo Freud was born May 6, 1856 in Freiberg (present day Czech Republic). His father descended from German Jews so he grew up with a Jewish culture identity. He had nine siblings altogether; he was the family favorite. This constant praise led to a sense of confidence that helped him in his life work. -
Entered University of Vienna
In 1873, Freud enrolled at the University of Vienna (a medical school). He received his medical degree in 1881. It wasn't until he met Martha Bernays in 1882 that he took a position as a doctor at Vienna General Hospital in order to make enough money to raise a family. -
Began focusing on physiology
Freud began focusing on physiology instead of medicine in 1876. This changed his whole future. It hugely affected his career path and acheivments,. -
Anna-O becomes the first psychoanalysis patient
Anna-O becomes the first psychoanalysis patient. She suffered headaches, loss of appetite, weakness and coughing. After using psychoanalysis, Freud discovered that her father was terminally ill and that this emotional barrier may be the reason for the physical symptoms. He found that discussing her feelings lessened the symptoms. -
Researched the drug cocaine and its effects
Researched the drug cocaine and its effects -
Married Martha Bernays
Married Martha Bernays -
Began "self-analysis"
Began "self-analysis" -
Published The Interpertation of Dreams
Published The Interpertation of Dreams -
Wilbur and Orville Wright First Airplane Flight
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Pablo Picasso introduces cubism
Cubism marks the beginning of abstract art. Picasso had a habit of playing with dimensions. Picasso's cubism period ends in 1915. -
World War I Begins
World War I took place from 1914-1918. It involved 28 nations but began as a local European war. Almost eight million people died in this war. -
Civil war begins in Russia
This war was fought between the Red Army and the White Army. The White Army was trying to bring down the revolution. However the ruthlessness of the Reds brought down the Whites. -
Adolf Hitler takes control of the German government
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Freud shows first symptoms of jaw cancer
Freud shows first symptoms of jaw cancer in 1923. This would eventually lead to his death. -
World War II Begins
World War II took place from 1939 to 1945. This war involved 61 countries and 7.1 billion people. Fifty million people died and hundreds of people were injured. -
Death
Freud dies of jaw cancern in 1939. His final hours lay in England while being exiled.
