Science · 1885–1972
Harlow Shapley — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 2 November 1885 · Died: 20 October 1972 · Age at death: 86
How old was Harlow Shapley when he died?
Harlow Shapley died aged 86. He was born on 2 November 1885 and died on 20 October 1972.
American astronomer who discovered the Sun's position in the Milky Way
Did you know?He correctly deduced that the Sun is located far from the centre of our galaxy.
Harlow Shapley (November 2, 1885 – October 20, 1972) was an American astronomer, who served as head of the Harvard College Observatory from 1921–1952, and political activist during the New Deal and Fair Deal.
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- Age at death
- 86
- Would be
- 140
- Years since death
- 54
- Born
- November 2, 1885 · Nashville, United States
- Died
- October 20, 1972
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Science
Family
- Spouse
- Martha Betz Shapley
- Children
- Lloyd Shapley, Alan Horace Shapley, Carl Betz Shapley, Mildred Shapley Matthews, Willis H. Shapley
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- Died on October 20Harlow Shapley is remembered every October 20, along with 17 other notable people who died on this day. Discover what else happened on that date.Date page
- See the front page from the day Harlow Shapley was bornA newspaper front page for 2 November 1885, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayHarlow Shapley would be 140 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryHarlow Shapley's 141st birthday is in 8 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!141st
- Death anniversaryThe 55th anniversary of Harlow Shapley's death is in 360 days. A moment to remember their legacy.55th
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