Edward Charles Francis Publius de Bono (19 May 1933 – 9 June 2021)[1] was a Maltese physician and commentator. He originated the term lateral thinking, wrote many books on thinking including Six Thinking Hats.[2] Life and career[edit] Edward Charles Francis Publius de Bono was born in Malta on 19 May 1933.[3] He was the son of Josephine Burns de Bono. Educated at St. Edward's College, Malta, he th