Science · Literature · 1912–2004
Herbert C. Brown — Age & Birthday
Born: 22 May 1912 · Died: 19 December 2004 · Age at death: 92
How old was Herbert C. Brown when he died?
Herbert C. Brown died aged 92. He was born on 22 May 1912 and died on 19 December 2004.
Nobel Prize-winning chemist known for his work with organoboranes
Did you know?Despite winning the Nobel Prize for his work in America, he was actually born in London to Ukrainian Jewish parents.
Herbert Charles Brown (22 May 1912 – 19 December 2004) was an American chemist and recipient of the 1979 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work with organoboranes.
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- Age at death
- 92
- Would be
- 114
- Years since death
- 21
- Born
- May 22, 1912 · London, United Kingdom
- Died
- December 19, 2004
- Cause of death
- Myocardial infarction
- Nationality
- British
- Known for
- Science, Literature
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