William Moulton Marston
William Moulton Marston | |
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William Moulton Marston in 1938 | |
| Born | May 9, 1893 Saugus, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | May 2, 1947 (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, Important contributor to DISC |
| Notable work | Wonder Woman |
| Spouse | |
| Partner | Olive Byrne (1925–1947) |
| Children | 4 |
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.
Two women, his wife Elizabeth Holloway Marston, and their polyamorous life partner, Olive Byrne, greatly influenced Wonder Woman's creation.
He was inducted into the Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2006.