William Moulton Marston

William Moulton Marston (May 9, 1893 – May 2, 1947), also known by the pen name Charles Moulton (/ˈmltən/) was an American psychologist and comic book writer. He invented an early version of the lie detector. He was also known as a self-help author and comic book writer who created the character Wonder Woman.[2][3]

William Moulton Marston
Marston wearing a suit
Marston in 1938
Born(1893-05-09)May 9, 1893
DiedMay 2, 1947(1947-05-02) (aged 53)
Cause of deathCancer
Resting placeBethel Cemetery Elmwood Section in Bethel, Connecticut, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesCharles Moulton
EducationHarvard University
OccupationPsychologist
Inventor
Writer
EmployerAmerican University,
Tufts University
Known forSystolic blood-pressure test,
Self-help writer,
Advocate for women's potential,
Creator of Wonder Woman,[1]
Important contributor to DISC
SuccessorRobert Kanigher on Wonder Woman
Spouse(s)Elizabeth Holloway Marston
Partner(s)Olive Byrne
Children4

References

  1. Garner, Dwight. "Books – Her Past Unchained 'The Secret History of Wonder Woman' by Jill Lepore". New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/24/books/the-secret-history-of-wonder-woman-by-jill-lepore.html. Retrieved October 24, 2014. 
  2. "BU Alumni Web :: Bostonia :: Fall 2001". Archived from the original on January 4, 2007.
  3. OUR TOWNS; She's Behind the Match For That Man of Steel. February 18, 1992. https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E0CE1DF1539F93BA25751C0A964958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=print. Retrieved March 27, 2018.