Science · 1893–1960
Walter Baade — Age & Birthday
Born: 24 March 1893 · Died: 25 June 1960 · Age at death: 67
How old was Walter Baade when he died?
Walter Baade died aged 67. He was born on 24 March 1893 and died on 25 June 1960.
German astronomer who identified two distinct populations of stars
Did you know?During World War II, he used the dark skies of Los Angeles blackouts to make detailed observations with the Mount Wilson telescope.
Wilhelm Heinrich Walter Baade (March 24, 1893 – June 25, 1960) was a German astronomer who worked in the United States from 1931 to 1959.
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- Age at death
- 67
- Would be
- 133
- Years since death
- 66
- Born
- March 24, 1893 · Schröttinghausen, Germany
- Died
- June 25, 1960
- Nationality
- German
- Known for
- Science
Family
- Spouse
- Johanna Bohlmann
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- Would-be age todayWalter Baade would be 133 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryWalter Baade's 134th birthday is in 149 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!134th
- Death anniversaryThe 67th anniversary of Walter Baade's death is in 242 days. A moment to remember their legacy.67th
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