Science · Technology · 1924–2010
James Black — Age & Birthday
Born: 14 June 1924 · Died: 21 March 2010 · Age at death: 85
How old was James Black when he died?
James Black died aged 85. He was born on 14 June 1924 and died on 21 March 2010.
Nobel Prize-winning scientist who developed beta-blockers
Did you know?He also invented cimetidine, which was once the world's most successful drug for treating stomach ulcers.
Sir James Whyte Black born (14 June 1924 – Died 22 March 2010) was a Scottish physician and pharmacologist. Together with Gertrude B. Elion and George H.
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- Age at death
- 85
- Would be
- 102
- Years since death
- 16
- Born
- June 14, 1924 · Uddingston, United Kingdom
- Died
- March 21, 2010
- Cause of death
- Prostate cancer
- Nationality
- British
- Known for
- Science, Technology
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