Viktor E. Frankl was an Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist, and Holocaust survivor, widely known for his bestselling book Man's Search for Meaning, which has been influential in existential analysis and psychotherapeutic techniques. His works primarily explore themes of existentialism and humanistic psychology, focusing on the importance of finding meaning in life, even in the most harrowing of circumstances. Frankl's contributions to psychology include the development of logotherapy, a form of existential analysis centered on the belief that striving to find meaning in life is the primary, most powerful motivating and driving force in humans.

Born in Vienna, Austria, on March 26, 1905, Viktor Frankl survived four different concentration camps during World War II, experiences that shaped much of his subsequent work and philosophical approaches. He was an advocate for the idea that even in the cruelest conditions, individuals can find personal meaning and thus reasons to continue living. Frankl's personal history, intellectual contributions, and compassionate perspective on human behavior under stress have made him a key figure in psychotherapy and existential philosophy.

Born: March 26, 1905
Hometown: Vienna, Austria