Science · 1912–1986
Leonid Kantorovich — Age & Birthday
Born: 15 January 1912 · Died: 7 April 1986 · Age at death: 74
How old was Leonid Kantorovich when he died?
Leonid Kantorovich died aged 74. He was born on 15 January 1912 and died on 7 April 1986.
Soviet mathematician and Nobel laureate who founded the field of linear programming
Did you know?He used his mathematical expertise during the Siege of Leningrad to calculate the safest routes for supply trucks travelling over frozen lakes.
Leonid Vitalyevich Kantorovich (Russian: Леонид Витальевич Канторович, IPA:; 19 January 1912 – 7 April 1986) was a Soviet mathematician and economist, known for his theory and development of techniques for the optimal allocation of resources. He is regarded as the founder of linear programming.
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- Age at death
- 74
- Would be
- 114
- Years since death
- 40
- Born
- January 15, 1912 · Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Died
- April 7, 1986
- Nationality
- Soviet
- Known for
- Science
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