Science · 1914–1996
William Vickrey — Age & Birthday
Born: 21 June 1914 · Died: 11 October 1996 · Age at death: 82
How old was William Vickrey when he died?
William Vickrey died aged 82. He was born on 21 June 1914 and died on 11 October 1996.
Nobel Prize-winning economist known for his work on auctions
Did you know?He died just a few days after being awarded the Nobel Prize, before he had the chance to deliver his acceptance speech.
William Spencer Vickrey (21 June 1914 – 11 October 1996) was a Canadian-American economist. He was a lifelong faculty member at Columbia University.
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- Age at death
- 82
- Would be
- 112
- Years since death
- 30
- Born
- June 21, 1914 · Victoria, Canada
- Died
- October 11, 1996
- Cause of death
- Heart failure
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Known for
- Science
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