Notable People · 1909–1974
Virginia Apgar — Age & Birthday
Born: 7 June 1909 · Died: 7 August 1974 · Age at death: 65
How old was Virginia Apgar when she died?
Virginia Apgar died aged 65. She was born on 7 June 1909 and died on 7 August 1974.
American physician who developed a system for assessing newborn health
Did you know?She was a talented musician who spent her spare time hand-crafting her own violas and violins.
Virginia Apgar (June 7, 1909 – August 7, 1974) was an American physician, obstetrical anesthesiologist and medical researcher, best known as the inventor of the Apgar score, a way to quickly assess the health of a newborn child immediately after birth in order to combat infant mortality.
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- Age at death
- 65
- Would be
- 117
- Years since death
- 52
- Born
- June 7, 1909 · Westfield, United States
- Died
- August 7, 1974
- Cause of death
- Cardiac arrest
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Notable People
Family
- Father
- Charles E. Apgar
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