Science · Technology · 1933–2021
Paul J. Crutzen — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 3 December 1933 · Died: 28 January 2021 · Age at death: 87
How old was Paul J. Crutzen when he died?
Paul J. Crutzen died aged 87. He was born on 3 December 1933 and died on 28 January 2021.
Nobel Prize-winning chemist known for his work on the ozone layer
Did you know?He is credited with popularising the term Anthropocene to describe the current geological era where human activity is the dominant influence on the environment.
Paul Jozef Crutzen (Dutch pronunciation:; 3 December 1933 – 28 January 2021) was a Dutch meteorologist and atmospheric chemist.
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- Age at death
- 87
- Would be
- 92
- Years since death
- 5
- Born
- December 3, 1933 · Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Died
- January 28, 2021
- Nationality
- German
- Known for
- Science, Technology
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