Science · Literature · 1879–1968
Otto Hahn — Age & Birthday
Born: 8 March 1879 · Died: 28 July 1968 · Age at death: 89
How old was Otto Hahn when he died?
Otto Hahn died aged 89. He was born on 8 March 1879 and died on 28 July 1968.
German chemist and pioneer who discovered nuclear fission
Did you know?Despite his contributions to science, he was a firm opponent of the development of nuclear weapons and atomic energy for war.
Otto Hahn (German:; 8 March 1879 – 28 July 1968) was a German chemist who was a pioneer in the field of radiochemistry. He is referred to as the father of nuclear chemistry and discoverer of nuclear fission, the science behind nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons.
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- Age at death
- 89
- Would be
- 147
- Years since death
- 58
- Born
- March 8, 1879 · Frankfurt, Germany
- Died
- July 28, 1968
- Nationality
- German
- Known for
- Science, Literature
Family
- Spouse
- Edith Junghans
- Child
- Hanno Hahn
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- Born on March 8Born on March 8 too? You share your birthday with Otto Hahn, Hebe Camargo, Marjorie Estiano and 24 more famous people. See your full list of birthday matches.Date page
- Died on July 28Otto Hahn is remembered every July 28, along with 17 other notable people who died on this day. Discover what else happened on that date.Date page
- See the front page from the day Otto Hahn was bornA newspaper front page for 8 March 1879, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayOtto Hahn would be 147 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryOtto Hahn's 148th birthday is in 133 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!148th
- Death anniversaryThe 59th anniversary of Otto Hahn's death is in 275 days. A moment to remember their legacy.59th
- Pisces zodiac signPisces people are known for being compassionate, imaginative and intuitive. Are you a Pisces like Otto Hahn? Meet others who share your star sign.Zodiac
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