Science · 1906–1979
Ernst Chain — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 19 June 1906 · Died: 12 August 1979 · Age at death: 73
How old was Ernst Chain when he died?
Ernst Chain died aged 73. He was born on 19 June 1906 and died on 12 August 1979.
Nobel Prize-winning biochemist who co-developed penicillin for medical use
Did you know?He was a gifted musician who could have become a professional concert pianist if he had not pursued a career in science.
Sir Ernst Boris Chain (19 June 1906 – 12 August 1979) was a German-born British biochemist. He shared the 1945 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Alexander Fleming and Howard Florey "for the discovery of penicillin and its curative effect in various infectious diseases".
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- Age at death
- 73
- Would be
- 120
- Years since death
- 47
- Born
- June 19, 1906 · Berlin, Germany
- Died
- August 12, 1979
- Nationality
- German
- Known for
- Science
Family
- Spouse
- Anne Beloff-Chain
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- Would-be age todayErnst Chain would be 120 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryErnst Chain's 121st birthday is in 237 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!121st
- Death anniversaryThe 48th anniversary of Ernst Chain's death is in 291 days. A moment to remember their legacy.48th
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