Karen Horney

Born on September 16th, 1885, in Blankenese, Germany; Karen Danielsen, was one of six children (four male half siblings from her fathers’ previous marriage) to be raised in her parents' household. . From twelve years of age, she could read and write, and decided to go further in school.  

 

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In 1906, Karen Horney, nee Danielsen, was accepted to the University of Freiberg to study medicine (which was among the first universities to take female applicants). During her time here she changed university twice, to the University of Gottingen, and graduated from university of Berlin.

 

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