Carl Gustav Jung was born on July 26, 1875, in Kesswil, Switzerland.¹⁾

Initially, Jung studied medicine at the University of Basel.²⁾

He had a close relationship with Sigmund Freud and was initially considered Freud’s protege.³⁾

Jung was one of the pioneers of psychoanalysis.⁴⁾

He introduced the concept of psychological types.⁵⁾

Jung is known for his work on archetypes and the collective unconscious.⁶⁾

His interest in spirituality and the occult heavily influenced his work.⁷⁾

Jung believed dreams were windows into the unconscious mind and worked extensively on dream analysis.⁸⁾

The MBTI is based on Jung's theory of psychological types.⁹⁾

He documented his inner experiences and visions in a book known as the Red Book.¹⁰⁾

Jung was fascinated by alchemy and saw it as a metaphor for psychological transformation.¹¹⁾

He believed that artistic expression could bridge the conscious and unconscious realms.¹²⁾

Jung coined the term “complexes” to describe emotionally charged groups of ideas.¹³⁾

He used mandalas as a therapeutic tool to explore the psyche.¹⁴⁾

Jung developed the concept of active imagination as a method of engaging with the unconscious.¹⁵⁾

Jung had visionary experiences and dreams as a child that influenced his later work.¹⁶⁾

He authored numerous books and papers on psychology and related subjects.¹⁷⁾

Jung had an interest in linguistics and the study of symbols across cultures.¹⁸⁾

In the 1950s, Jung experimented with LSD to explore its effects on the psyche.¹⁹⁾

He experienced periods of depression and neurosis throughout his life.²⁰⁾

Jung was appointed as a professor of psychology at the University of Zurich.²¹⁾

Jung went through a personal crisis in his early 30s, which influenced his theories.²²⁾

He emphasized the importance of integrating conflicting aspects of the self.²³⁾

Jung was influenced by Nietzsche, Schopenhauer, and Kant.²⁴⁾

His work often delved into the realms of mythology and symbolism.²⁵⁾

Jung's therapeutic approach was personal and focused on the individual's unique experience.²⁶⁾

Jung founded analytical psychology as a distinct school of thought.²⁷⁾

He passed away on June 6, 1961, in Zurich, Switzerland.²⁸⁾

Jung’s ideas continue to influence psychology, psychiatry, art, and literature.²⁹⁾

He received several honorary degrees and awards for his contributions to psychology.³⁰⁾

Jung traveled extensively, including trips to Africa, India, and the United States.³¹⁾

He was married to Emma Rauschenbach and had five children.³²⁾

Jung had a deep interest in various religious and spiritual traditions.³³⁾

Jung’s divergence from Freud’s theories led to their eventual split.³⁴⁾

Jung worked as a psychiatrist in Switzerland.³⁵⁾

He introduced the concept of the “persona” and “shadow.”³⁶⁾

Jung corresponded with and influenced many intellectuals of his time.³⁷⁾

He coined the term “synchronicity” to describe meaningful coincidences.³⁸⁾

Jung was proficient in multiple languages, including Latin, Greek, and Sanskrit.³⁹⁾

His ideas have been referenced in literature, movies, and music.⁴⁰⁾

Jung collected art from various cultures, which influenced his thinking.⁴¹⁾

Even as a young boy, Jung was interested in psychiatry and mental illness.⁴²⁾

He lived in a unique tower house in Bollingen, which he built himself.⁴³⁾

Institutes around the world continue his work through research and teaching.⁴⁴⁾

Jung’s concepts of the psyche and individuation remain influential in psychology today.⁴⁵⁾