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Edward de Bono

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Also known as Edward Charles Francis Publius de Bono

Maltese physician (1933–2021)

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Born
19 May 1933
Died
2021
Works
291

Top works

  • Ani tsodeḳ atah ṭoʻeh
  • Shesh naʻale peʻulah
  • Ḥashivah maḳbilah
  • Le-lamed ḥashivah
  • Ḳurs ḥashivah ben 5 yamim

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Key facts

Born
( 1933-05-19 ) 19 May 1933, Malta
Died
10 June 2021 (2021-06-10) (aged 88)
Known for
Lateral thinking
Spouse
Josephine Hall-White ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1971 , divorced ) ​
Children
3 sons, 1 daughter
Mother
Josephine Burns de Bono
Website
www .debono .com

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Edward
Gender
male
Place of birth
Malta
Place of death
Malta
Languages spoken
Maltese
Native language
Maltese
Academic degree
Doctor of Philosophy
Field of work
cognitive science
Official website
www.debono.com
Image
Edward de Bono - The Hub Kings Cross 2009 13.jpg
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Edward de Bono
date of birth
1933-05-19
name in native language
Edward Charles Francis Publius de Bono
short name
Edward de Bono
date of death
2021-06-09
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Encyclopedic overview

Edward Charles Francis Publius de Bono (19 May 1933 – 10 June 2021) was a Maltese physician and commentator. He originated the term lateral thinking, and wrote many books on thinking, including Six Thinking Hats.

Life and career

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