Science · 1900–1992

Jan Hendrik Oort — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 28 April 1900 · Died: 5 November 1992 · Age at death: 92

How old was Jan Hendrik Oort when he died?

Jan Hendrik Oort died aged 92. He was born on 28 April 1900 and died on 5 November 1992.

Astronomer who identified the cloud of comets surrounding our solar system

Did you know?He was one of the first scientists to prove that the Milky Way rotates and to calculate its mass.

Jan Hendrik Oort ( or; 28 April 1900 – 5 November 1992) was a Dutch astronomer who made significant contributions to the understanding of the Milky Way and who was a pioneer in the field of radio astronomy.

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Born: April 28, 1900 · Franeker, Netherlands
Died: November 5, 1992
Nationality: Dutch
Known for: Science

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