Igor Kurchatov
(1903-1960)

Soviet nuclear physicist (1903-1960) – Igor Kurchatov was born in Sim (Town in Ashinsky District, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia) on January 8th, 1903 and died in Moscow (Capital and most populous city of Russia) on February 7th, 1960 at the age of 57. Today Igor Kurchatov would be 121 years old.

Age

how old was Igor Kurchatov when he died?

Igor Kurchatov died in 1960 at the age of 57.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 8th, 1903 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Sim Town in Ashinsky District, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia
Death Date	February 7th, 1960 (Sunday)
Death place	Moscow Capital and most populous city of Russia
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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Igor Kurchatov

Birthday

When was Igor Kurchatov born?

Igor Kurchatov was born on January 8th, 1903.

Death

When did Igor Kurchatov die?

Igor Kurchatov died on February 7th, 1960 at the age of 57 in Moscow (Capital and most populous city of Russia). Today Igor Kurchatov would be 121 years old.