Science · 1877–1957
Henry Norris Russell — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 25 October 1877 · Died: 18 February 1957 · Age at death: 79
How old was Henry Norris Russell when he died?
Henry Norris Russell died aged 79. He was born on 25 October 1877 and died on 18 February 1957.
American astronomer who co-developed a major star classification system
Did you know?He was one of the first scientists to suggest that the sun is composed mostly of hydrogen, challenging contemporary scientific beliefs.
Henry Norris Russell ForMemRS HFRSE FRAS (October 25, 1877 – February 18, 1957) was an American astronomer who, along with Ejnar Hertzsprung, developed the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram (1910). In 1923, working with Frederick Saunders, he developed Russell–Saunders coupling, which is also known as LS coupling.
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- Age at death
- 79
- Would be
- 149
- Years since death
- 69
- Born
- October 25, 1877 · Oyster Bay, United States
- Died
- February 18, 1957
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Science
Family
- Spouse
- Lucy May Cole
- Child
- Emma Margaret Russell
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