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William Moulton Marston

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William Moulton Marston
Marston wearing a suit
Marston in 1938
Born(1893-05-09)May 9, 1893
DiedMay 2, 1947(1947-05-02) (aged 53)
Cause of deathCancer
Resting placeBethel Cemetery Elmwood Section in Bethel, Connecticut, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesCharles Moulton
EducationHarvard University
Occupation(s)Psychologist
Inventor
Writer
Employer(s)American University,
Tufts University
Known forSystolic blood-pressure test,
Self-help writer,
Advocate for women's potential,
Creator of Wonder Woman,[1]
Important contributor to DISC
SuccessorRobert Kanigher on Wonder Woman
SpouseElizabeth Holloway Marston
PartnerOlive Byrne
Children4

William Moulton Marston (May 9, 1893 May 2, 1947), also known by the pen name Charles Moulton (/ˈmltən/) was an American psychologist and comic book writer. He invented an early version of the lie detector. He was also known as a self-help author and comic book writer who created the character Wonder Woman.[2][3]

References

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  1. Garner, Dwight. "Books – Her Past Unchained 'The Secret History of Wonder Woman' by Jill Lepore". New York Times. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  2. "BU Alumni Web :: Bostonia :: Fall 2001". Archived from the original on January 4, 2007.
  3. "OUR TOWNS; She's Behind the Match For That Man of Steel". nytimes.com. February 18, 1992. Retrieved March 27, 2018.