Science · 1892–1962
Arthur Holly Compton — Age & Birthday
Born: 10 September 1892 · Died: 15 March 1962 · Age at death: 69
How old was Arthur Holly Compton when he died?
Arthur Holly Compton died aged 69. He was born on 10 September 1892 and died on 15 March 1962.
American physicist who discovered the particle nature of light
Did you know?He played a significant role in the Manhattan Project, overseeing the laboratory that produced the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction.
Arthur Holly Compton (September 10, 1892 – March 15, 1962) was an American physicist who shared the 1927 Nobel Prize in Physics with C. T. R. Wilson for his discovery of the Compton effect, which demonstrated the particle nature of electromagnetic radiation.
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- Age at death
- 69
- Would be
- 134
- Years since death
- 64
- Born
- September 10, 1892 · Wooster, United States
- Died
- March 15, 1962
- Cause of death
- Cerebral hemorrhage
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Science
Family
- Spouse
- Betty Charity McCloskey
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- Would-be age todayArthur Holly Compton would be 134 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryArthur Holly Compton's 135th birthday is in 319 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!135th
- Death anniversaryThe 65th anniversary of Arthur Holly Compton's death is in 140 days. A moment to remember their legacy.65th
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