Freud
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Anna, 1895–1982, British psychoanalyst, born in Austria (daughter of Sigmund Freud).
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Lucian, 1932–2011, British painter, born in Germany; grandson of Sigmund Freud.
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Sigmund 1856–1939, Austrian neurologist: founder of psychoanalysis.
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Anna . 1895–1982, Austrian psychiatrist: daughter of Sigmund Freud and pioneer of child psychoanalysis
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Sir Clement . 1924–2009, British broadcaster, writer, politician, and chef; best known as a panellist on the radio game show Just a Minute ; grandson of Sigmund Freud
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Lucian . 1922–2011, British painter, esp of nudes and portraits; grandson of Sigmund Freud
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Sigmund (ˈziːkmʊnt). 1856–1939, Austrian psychiatrist; originator of psychoanalysis, based on free association of ideas and analysis of dreams. He stressed the importance of infantile sexuality in later development, evolving the concept of the Oedipus complex. His works include The Interpretation of Dreams (1900) and The Ego and the Id (1923)
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Claire Evans, of Anna Freud, a mental health charity for children, young people and families, said the figures were deeply concerning.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Freud speculated that the “oceanic feeling” of religious ardor replicated the love that infants feel for their mothers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The researchers argue that today's leading model of brain function shares striking similarities with ideas that originated with Sigmund Freud and have been developed by psychoanalytic theorists for more than a century.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 1, 2026
In an episode of “Conan O’Brien Must Go,” O’Brien, dressed as Freud in a wig, fake beard and suit, visits the Freud Museum in Austria.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
"Freud," the doctor said, listing names on his pad.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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