Science · Technology · 1895–1973
Artturi Ilmari Virtanen — Age & Birthday
Born: 15 January 1895 · Died: 11 November 1973 · Age at death: 78
How old was Artturi Ilmari Virtanen when he died?
Artturi Ilmari Virtanen died aged 78. He was born on 15 January 1895 and died on 11 November 1973.
Nobel Prize-winning chemist who developed a method for preserving fodder
Did you know?His technique for keeping silage fresh helped farmers produce high-quality milk throughout the winter months, improving national nutrition.
Artturi Ilmari Virtanen (Finnish:; 15 January 1895 – 11 November 1973) was a Finnish chemist and recipient of the 1945 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for his research and inventions in agricultural and nutrition chemistry, especially for his fodder preservation method".
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- Age at death
- 78
- Would be
- 131
- Years since death
- 52
- Born
- January 15, 1895 · Helsinki, Finland
- Died
- November 11, 1973
- Nationality
- Finn
- Known for
- Science, Technology
Family
- Child
- Kalle Virtanen
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