Science · 1925–2008
Joshua Lederberg — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 23 May 1925 · Died: 2 February 2008 · Age at death: 82
How old was Joshua Lederberg when he died?
Joshua Lederberg died aged 82. He was born on 23 May 1925 and died on 2 February 2008.
Nobel Prize-winning biologist who discovered that bacteria can exchange genes
Did you know?He was just twenty-one years old when he conducted the groundbreaking research that eventually won him the Nobel Prize.
Joshua Lederberg (May 23, 1925 – February 2, 2008) was an American molecular biologist known for his work in microbial genetics, artificial intelligence, and the United States space program.
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- Age at death
- 82
- Would be
- 101
- Years since death
- 18
- Born
- May 23, 1925 · Montclair, United States
- Died
- February 2, 2008
- Cause of death
- Pneumonia
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Science
Family
- Spouse
- Esther Lederberg
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- Would-be age todayJoshua Lederberg would be 101 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryJoshua Lederberg's 102nd birthday is in 210 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!102nd
- Death anniversaryThe 19th anniversary of Joshua Lederberg's death is in 100 days. A moment to remember their legacy.19th
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