Science · 1897–1967
John Cockcroft — Age & Birthday
Born: 27 May 1897 · Died: 18 September 1967 · Age at death: 70
How old was John Cockcroft when he died?
John Cockcroft died aged 70. He was born on 27 May 1897 and died on 18 September 1967.
British physicist who was the first to split the atom
Did you know?During the Second World War, he played a vital role in developing radar technology for the British military.
Sir John Douglas Cockcroft (27 May 1897 – 18 September 1967) was a British experimental physicist who shared the 1951 Nobel Prize in Physics with Ernest Walton for their splitting of the atomic nucleus, which led to the development of nuclear power and weapons.
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- Age at death
- 70
- Would be
- 129
- Years since death
- 59
- Born
- May 27, 1897 · Todmorden, United Kingdom
- Died
- September 18, 1967
- Nationality
- British
- Known for
- Science
Family
- Spouse
- Elizabeth Crabtree
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- Would-be age todayJohn Cockcroft would be 129 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
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