Benjamin Libet
(1916-2007)

American academic – Benjamin Libet was born in Chicago (City and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America) on April 12th, 1916 and died in Davis (City in Yolo County, California, United States) on July 23rd, 2007 at the age of 91. Today Benjamin Libet would be 108 years old.

Age

how old was Benjamin Libet when he died?

Benjamin Libet died in 2007 at the age of 91.

Biographical data

Birthday	April 12th, 1916 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Chicago City and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
Death Date	July 23rd, 2007 (Monday)
Death place	Davis City in Yolo County, California, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aries (The Ram) ♈
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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Benjamin Libet

Birthday

When was Benjamin Libet born?

Benjamin Libet was born on April 12th, 1916.

Death

When did Benjamin Libet die?

Benjamin Libet died on July 23rd, 2007 at the age of 91 in Davis (City in Yolo County, California, United States). Today Benjamin Libet would be 108 years old.