Claude Shannon
(1916-2001)
American mathematician and information theorist (1916–2001) – Claude Shannon was born in Petoskey (City in Michigan, United States of America) on April 30th, 1916 and died in Medford (City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States) on February 24th, 2001 at the age of 84. Today Claude Shannon would be 108 years old.
Age
how old was Claude Shannon when he died?
84
Claude Shannon died in 2001 at the age of 84.
Biographical data
| Birthday | April 30th, 1916 (Sunday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Petoskey City in Michigan, United States of America |
| Death Date | February 24th, 2001 (Saturday) |
| Death place | Medford City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Taurus (The Bull) ♉ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon 龍 |
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Birthday
When was Claude Shannon born?
Claude Shannon was born on April 30th, 1916.
Death
When did Claude Shannon die?
Claude Shannon died on February 24th, 2001 at the age of 84 in Medford (City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States). Today Claude Shannon would be 108 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Claude Shannon born?
Petoskey (City in Michigan, United States of America).
Death place
Where did Claude Shannon die?
Medford (City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Claude Shannon?
Claude Shannon was born in the zodiac sign Taurus (The Bull).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Claude Shannon have?
Claude Shannon was born in 1916 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Dragon.
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