George Wald
(1906-1997)
Nobel laureate – George Wald was born in New York City (Most populous city in the United States) on November 18th, 1906 and died in Cambridge (City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America) on April 12th, 1997 at the age of 90. Today George Wald would be 117 years old.
Age
how old was George Wald when he died?
90
George Wald died in 1997 at the age of 90.
Biographical data
| Birthday | November 18th, 1906 (Sunday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | New York City Most populous city in the United States |
| Death Date | April 12th, 1997 (Saturday) |
| Death place | Cambridge City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Scorpio (The Scorpion) ♏ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse 馬 |
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Birthday
When was George Wald born?
George Wald was born on November 18th, 1906.
Death
When did George Wald die?
George Wald died on April 12th, 1997 at the age of 90 in Cambridge (City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America). Today George Wald would be 117 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was George Wald born?
New York City (Most populous city in the United States).
Death place
Where did George Wald die?
Cambridge (City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of George Wald?
George Wald was born in the zodiac sign Scorpio (The Scorpion).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does George Wald have?
George Wald was born in 1906 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Horse.
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