Science · 1902–1992
Barbara McClintock — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 16 June 1902 · Died: 2 September 1992 · Age at death: 90
How old was Barbara McClintock when she died?
Barbara McClintock died aged 90. She was born on 16 June 1902 and died on 2 September 1992.
Geneticist who discovered mobile genetic elements in maize
Did you know?She initially faced scepticism for her findings and waited over thirty years before being awarded the Nobel Prize for her discovery.
Barbara McClintock (June 16, 1902 – September 2, 1992) was an American cytogeneticist who was awarded the 1983 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. McClintock received her PhD in botany from Cornell University in 1927.
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- Age at death
- 90
- Would be
- 124
- Years since death
- 34
- Born
- June 16, 1902 · Hartford, United States
- Died
- September 2, 1992
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Science
Family
- Mother
- Sarah Grace Ryder McClintock
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- Born on June 16Born on June 16 too? You share your birthday with Barbara McClintock, Oscar Wilde, Giovanni Boccaccio and 26 more famous people. See your full list of birthday matches.Date page
- Died on September 2Barbara McClintock is remembered every September 2, along with 15 other notable people who died on this day. Discover what else happened on that date.Date page
- See the front page from the day Barbara McClintock was bornA newspaper front page for 16 June 1902, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayBarbara McClintock would be 124 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryBarbara McClintock's 125th birthday is in 234 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!125th
- Death anniversaryThe 35th anniversary of Barbara McClintock's death is in 312 days. A moment to remember their legacy.35th
- Gemini zodiac signGemini people are known for being curious, adaptable and witty. Are you a Gemini like Barbara McClintock? Meet others who share your star sign.Zodiac
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