What is Ernst Heinrich Weber?
'''Ernst Heinrich Weber''' (24 June [[1795]] – 26 January [[1878]]) was a German [[physician]]. He was one of the founders of experimental psychology. Weber was an influential and important figure in the areas of physiology and psychology during his lifetime and beyond. His studies on [[sensation]] and [[touch]], and his emphasis on good experimental techniques were notable. They gave new direction and areas of study to future [[psychologist]]s, [[physiologist]]s, and [[anatomist]]s. Weber was born into an academic background, with his father serving as a professor at the University of Wittenberg. Weber became a doctor, specializing in [[anatomy]] and [[physiology]]. Two of his younger brothers, Wilhelm and Eduard, were also influential in academia, both as [[scientist]]s. One did [[physics]] and the other anatomy. Ernst became a lecturer and a [[professor]] at the University of Leipzig and stayed there until his retirement. {{authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Weber, Ernst Heinrich}} [[Category:1795 births]] [[Category:1878 deaths]] [[Category:Foreign Members of the Royal Society]] [[Category:German doctors]] [[Category:German psychologists]]