Science · Literature · 1911–2008
John Archibald Wheeler — Age & Birthday
Born: 9 July 1911 · Died: 13 April 2008 · Age at death: 96
How old was John Archibald Wheeler when he died?
John Archibald Wheeler died aged 96. He was born on 9 July 1911 and died on 13 April 2008.
Theoretical physicist who popularised the terms black hole and wormhole
Did you know?He collaborated with both Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr on some of the most important developments in twentieth-century physics.
John Archibald Wheeler (July 9, 1911 – April 13, 2008) was an American theoretical physicist. He was largely responsible for reviving interest in general relativity in the United States after World War II. Wheeler also worked with Niels Bohr to explain the basic principles of nuclear fission.
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- Age at death
- 96
- Would be
- 115
- Years since death
- 18
- Born
- July 9, 1911
- Died
- April 13, 2008
- Cause of death
- Pneumonia
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Science, Literature
Family
- Father
- Joseph L. Wheeler
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