Science · 1927–2017
George Andrew Olah — Age & Birthday
Born: 22 May 1927 · Died: 8 March 2017 · Age at death: 89
How old was George Andrew Olah when he died?
George Andrew Olah died aged 89. He was born on 22 May 1927 and died on 8 March 2017.
Nobel Prize-winning chemist who researched carbocations and superacids
Did you know?He survived the Siege of Budapest during the Second World War before moving to the United States to continue his scientific career.
George Andrew Olah (born Oláh András György; May 22, 1927 – March 8, 2017) was a Hungarian-American chemist. His research involved the generation and reactivity of carbocations via superacids.
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- Age at death
- 89
- Would be
- 99
- Years since death
- 9
- Born
- May 22, 1927 · Budapest, Hungary
- Died
- March 8, 2017
- Nationality
- Hungarian
- Known for
- Science
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