Science · Technology · 1895–1982
William Giauque — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 12 May 1895 · Died: 28 March 1982 · Age at death: 86
How old was William Giauque when he died?
William Giauque died aged 86. He was born on 12 May 1895 and died on 28 March 1982.
Nobel Prize-winning chemist known for his work in cryogenics
Did you know?During the Second World War, he contributed to the Manhattan Project by designing mobile units for producing liquid oxygen.
William Francis Giauque (May 12, 1895 – March 28, 1982) was a Canadian-born American chemist and Nobel laureate. He was recognized in 1949, for his studies in the properties of matter, at temperatures close to absolute zero.
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- Age at death
- 86
- Would be
- 131
- Years since death
- 44
- Born
- May 12, 1895 · Niagara Falls, Canada
- Died
- March 28, 1982
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Known for
- Science, Technology
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