Science · 1890–1962
Ronald Fisher — Age & Birthday
Born: 17 February 1890 · Died: 29 July 1962 · Age at death: 72
How old was Ronald Fisher when he died?
Ronald Fisher died aged 72. He was born on 17 February 1890 and died on 29 July 1962.
British scientist who founded modern statistical science and population genetics
Did you know?He was a lifelong advocate of eugenics and held controversial views regarding race and human intelligence throughout his career.
Sir Ronald Aylmer Fisher (17 February 1890 – 29 July 1962) was an English polymath who was active as a mathematician, statistician, biologist, geneticist, and academic.
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- Age at death
- 72
- Would be
- 136
- Years since death
- 64
- Born
- February 17, 1890 · East Finchley, United Kingdom
- Died
- July 29, 1962
- Cause of death
- Colorectal cancer, embolism
- Nationality
- British
- Known for
- Science
Family
- Spouse
- Ruth Eileen Guinness
- Children
- George Fisher Fisher, Joan Fisher Box
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- Would-be age todayRonald Fisher would be 136 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
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