Military · 1885–1966
Chester W. Nimitz — Age & Birthday
Born: 24 February 1885 · Died: 20 February 1966 · Age at death: 80
How old was Chester W. Nimitz when he died?
Chester W. Nimitz died aged 80. He was born on 24 February 1885 and died on 20 February 1966.
US Navy admiral who commanded Allied forces in the Pacific
Did you know?He was born in Texas and originally wanted to attend West Point, but applied to the Naval Academy because no army vacancies remained.
Chester William Nimitz (24 February 1885 – 20 February 1966) was a fleet admiral in the United States Navy. He played a major role in the naval history of World War II as Commander in Chief, US Pacific Fleet, and Commander in Chief, Pacific Ocean Areas, commanding Allied air, land, and sea forces during World War II.
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- Age at death
- 80
- Would be
- 141
- Years since death
- 60
- Born
- February 24, 1885 · Fredericksburg, United States
- Died
- February 20, 1966
- Cause of death
- Stroke
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Military
Family
- Child
- Chester Nimitz, Jr.
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- Would-be age todayChester W. Nimitz would be 141 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryChester W. Nimitz's 142nd birthday is in 121 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!142nd
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