Sigmund Freud's Milestones
Birth
Sigmund Freud was born in Freiberg, Moravia (now Příbor, Czech Republic), to Jakob and Amalia Freud.
Moved to Vienna
Freud's family moved to Vienna, Austria, where he would spend most of his life.
Entered Leopoldstädter Kommunal-Realgymnasium
Began attending a prominent high school in Vienna.
Graduated with honors
Graduated from Leopoldstädter Kommunal-Realgymnasium with honors.
Attended University of Vienna
Studied medicine at the University of Vienna, earning a medical degree.
Research on eel reproduction
Conducted research on the reproductive organs of eels at Trieste.
Military service
Completed compulsory military service in Austria.
Worked at Vienna General Hospital
Began medical career at Vienna General Hospital.
Published influential paper on cocaine
Published influential paper on the palliative effects of cocaine.
Appointed lecturer at University of Vienna
Appointed university lecturer (docent) in neuropathology at the University of Vienna.
Studied with Jean-Martin Charcot in Paris
Studied under neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot in Paris, influencing his interest in hysteria and hypnosis.
Private practice
Opened a private practice specializing in nervous and brain disorders.
Married Martha Bernays
Married Martha Bernays, with whom he had six children.
Developed psychoanalysis
Developed the theory and practice of psychoanalysis, revolutionizing psychology.
First book 'On Aphasia'
Published first book, 'On Aphasia: A Critical Study.'
Published 'Studies on Hysteria'
Published 'Studies on Hysteria' with Josef Breuer, foundational for psychoanalysis.
Sister-in-law Minna Bernays joins household
Minna Bernays, Martha's sister, became a permanent member of Freud's household.
Coined term 'psychoanalysis'
Began using the term 'psychoanalysis' for his new clinical method.
Joined B'nai B'rith
Initiated into the Jewish cultural association B'nai B'rith, remaining linked for life.
Published 'The Interpretation of Dreams'
Published 'The Interpretation of Dreams,' introducing the concept of the unconscious mind.
Appointed professor extraordinarius
Granted title of professor extraordinarius at University of Vienna.
Founded Wednesday Psychological Society
Founded the Wednesday Psychological Society, precursor to the Vienna Psychoanalytic Society.
Published 'The Psychopathology of Everyday Life'
Published 'The Psychopathology of Everyday Life.'
Published 'Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality'
Published 'Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality.'
Published 'Totem and Taboo'
Published 'Totem and Taboo.'
Published 'Introductory Lectures on Psycho-Analysis'
Published 'Introductory Lectures on Psycho-Analysis.'
Published 'Beyond the Pleasure Principle'
Published 'Beyond the Pleasure Principle.'
Published 'The Ego and the Id'
Published 'The Ego and the Id.'
Diagnosed with jaw cancer
Diagnosed with cancer of the jaw, leading to multiple surgeries.
Published 'Civilization and Its Discontents'
Published 'Civilization and Its Discontents.'
Elected Foreign Member of Royal Society
Elected a Foreign Member of the Royal Society in London.
Fled Nazi-occupied Austria
Fled Austria for London to escape Nazi persecution.
Published 'Moses and Monotheism'
Published 'Moses and Monotheism,' his last major work.
Death
Sigmund Freud died in London at age 83.
Funeral at Golders Green Crematorium
Freud was cremated at Golders Green Crematorium; ashes placed in a Greek urn later joined by his wife Martha.