William Moulton Marston | |
|---|---|
 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[1] |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Holloway Marston (m. 1915; his death 1947) |
| Partner | Olive Byrne (1925; his death 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.[1]
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.
- ^ a b c Garner, Dwight (October 23, 2014). "Books – Her Past Unchained 'The Secret History of Wonder Woman' by Jill Lepore". The New York Times. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
- ^ "BU Alumni Web :: Bostonia :: Fall 2001". Archived from the original on January 4, 2007.
- ^ "OUR TOWNS; She's Behind the Match For That Man of Steel". nytimes.com. February 18, 1992. Retrieved March 27, 2018.