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Roger Guillemin — Age & Birthday

Born: 11 January 1924 · Died: 21 February 2024 · Age at death: 100

How old was Roger Guillemin when he died?

Roger Guillemin died aged 100. He was born on 11 January 1924 and died on 21 February 2024.

Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist who discovered brain hormones

Did you know?In his later years, he became a dedicated digital artist and was one of the first scientists to use computers to create abstract works.

Roger Charles Louis Guillemin (French pronunciation:; January 11, 1924 – February 21, 2024) was a French-American neuroscientist.

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Capricorn 100 Club member

Age at death: 100
Would be: 102
Years since death: 2

Born: January 11, 1924 · Dijon, France
Died: February 21, 2024
Nationality: French
Known for: Science

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