William Moulton Marston
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William Moulton Marston (May 9, 1893 – May 2, 1947), also known by the pen name Charles Moulton (/ˈmoʊltən/), was an American psychologist who, with his wife Elizabeth Holloway, invented an early prototype of the polygraph. He was also known as a self-help author and comic book writer who created the character Wonder Woman.[1]
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Born | (1893-05-09)May 9, 1893 Saugus, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | May 2, 1947(1947-05-02) (aged 53) Rye, New York, U.S. |
Other names | Charles Moulton |
Education | Harvard University (AB, LLB, PhD) |
Occupation(s) | Psychologist Inventor Writer Author |
Employer(s) | American University Tufts University |
Known for | Systolic blood-pressure test, Self-help writer, Advocate for women's potential, Creator of Wonder Woman,[1] Important contributor to DISC |
Spouse | Elizabeth Holloway Marston (m. 1915; his death 1947) |
Partner | Olive Byrne (1925; his death 1947) |
Children | 4 |
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Two women, his wife Elizabeth Holloway Marston, and their polyamorous life partner, Olive Byrne, greatly influenced Wonder Woman's creation.[1][2][3]
He was inducted into the Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2006.