Science · 1878–1976
George Whipple — Age & Birthday
Born: 28 August 1878 · Died: 1 February 1976 · Age at death: 97
How old was George Whipple when he died?
George Whipple died aged 97. He was born on 28 August 1878 and died on 1 February 1976.
Nobel Prize-winning physician who discovered liver therapy for treating anaemia
Did you know?His research into the benefits of consuming liver helped lead to a breakthrough cure for what was previously a fatal blood disease.
George Hoyt Whipple (August 28, 1878 – February 1, 1976) was an American physician, pathologist, biomedical researcher, and medical school educator and administrator.
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- Age at death
- 97
- Would be
- 148
- Years since death
- 50
- Born
- August 28, 1878 · Ashland, United States
- Died
- February 1, 1976
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Science
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