Roßau in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)
Erwin-Ringel-Park
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 11, 2022
1. Erwin-Ringel-Park Marker
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Erwin Ringel (1921 bis 1994) war nach Sigmund Freud und Alfred Adler einer der bedeutendsten Psychiater und Tiefenpsychologen seiner Zeit, der unsere „österreichische Seele" erforschte und therapierte. Er arbeitete hier am Alsergrund und hat 1948 das erste Selbstmordverhütungszentrum Europas aufgebaut.
Welcome to ERWIN-RINGEL-PARK
Professor Erwin Ringel (1921-1994) was, after Sigmund Freud and Alfred Adler, one of the most important psychiatrists and psychologists of his time, who both explored and treated our "Austrian soul". He worked here at Alsergrund, and in 1948 instituted the first suicide prevention center in Europe.
Erected by Stadt Wien.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.
Location. 48° 12.985′ N, 16° 21.941′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Roßau. Marker is at the intersection of Maria-Theresien-Straße and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. CARE - Gedenktafel / Historical Marker (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bertha Pappenheim (1859-1936) (about 150 meters away); Sigmund Freud (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); General Friedrich Graf Beck-Rzikowsky (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Professor Anton von Eiselsberg (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Dr. Hans Zimmerl (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Babenberger Stadtthor - Babenberg City Gate (approx. half a kilometer away); Beethoven’s Residence (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.
Also see . . . Erwin Ringel (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Erwin Ringel (April 27, 1921 – July 28, 1994) was an Austrian psychiatrist and neurologist who dedicated his life to suicide prevention and who, in 1960, defined the presuicidal syndrome. In 1960 he founded the International Association for Suicide Prevention(Submitted on November 18, 2022.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 11, 2022
2. Erwin-Ringel-Park Marker - wide view
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 11, 2022
3. Erwin Ringel statue (by Josef Zenzmaier, 1999) in park
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 12, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
