Science · 1868–1943
Karl Landsteiner — Age & Birthday
Born: 14 June 1868 · Died: 26 June 1943 · Age at death: 75
How old was Karl Landsteiner when he died?
Karl Landsteiner died aged 75. He was born on 14 June 1868 and died on 26 June 1943.
Biologist and physician who discovered the main human blood groups
Did you know?He also helped identify the polio virus, a discovery that eventually paved the way for a life-saving vaccine.
Karl Landsteiner (German:; 14 June 1868 – 26 June 1943) was an Austrian-American biologist, physician, and immunologist. He emigrated with his family to New York in 1923 at the age of 55 for professional opportunities, working for the Rockefeller Institute.
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- Age at death
- 75
- Years since death
- 83
- Born
- June 14, 1868 · Baden, Austria
- Died
- June 26, 1943
- Cause of death
- Myocardial infarction
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Science
Family
- Father
- Leopold Landsteiner
- Spouse
- Leopoldine Helene Wlasto
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