Science · 1912–1997
Chien-Shiung Wu — Age & Birthday
Born: 31 May 1912 · Died: 16 February 1997 · Age at death: 84
How old was Chien-Shiung Wu when she died?
Chien-Shiung Wu died aged 84. She was born on 31 May 1912 and died on 16 February 1997.
Chinese-American physicist who worked on the Manhattan Project
Did you know?She was the first female instructor in the physics department at Princeton and later led the American Physical Society.
Chien-Shiung Wu (Chinese: 吳健雄; pinyin: Wú Jiànxióng; May 31, 1912 – February 16, 1997) was a Chinese-American particle and experimental physicist who made significant contributions in the fields of nuclear and particle physics.
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- Age at death
- 84
- Would be
- 114
- Years since death
- 29
- Born
- May 31, 1912 · Taicang, People's Republic of China
- Died
- February 16, 1997
- Cause of death
- Stroke
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Science
Family
- Spouse
- Luke Chia-Liu Yuan
- Child
- Vincent Yuan
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- Would-be age todayChien-Shiung Wu would be 114 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
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- Death anniversaryThe 30th anniversary of Chien-Shiung Wu's death is in 113 days. A moment to remember their legacy.30th
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