Science · 1883–1970
Otto Heinrich Warburg — Age & Birthday
Born: 8 October 1883 · Died: 1 August 1970 · Age at death: 86
How old was Otto Heinrich Warburg when he died?
Otto Heinrich Warburg died aged 86. He was born on 8 October 1883 and died on 1 August 1970.
Nobel Prize-winning scientist who discovered the nature of cell respiration
Did you know?He was nominated for a Nobel Prize on dozens of separate occasions during his career for his work on cancer and metabolism.
Otto Heinrich Warburg (German pronunciation:,; 8 October 1883 – 1 August 1970) was a German physiologist, medical doctor, and Nobel laureate. He served as an officer in the elite Uhlans (cavalry) during the First World War, and was awarded the Iron Cross (1st Class) for bravery.
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- Age at death
- 86
- Would be
- 143
- Years since death
- 56
- Born
- October 8, 1883 · Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
- Died
- August 1, 1970
- Cause of death
- Pulmonary embolism
- Nationality
- German
- Known for
- Science
Family
- Father
- Emil Warburg
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