James B. Sumner
(1887-1955)

American chemist (1887-1955) – James B. Sumner was born in Canton (Town in Massachusetts, United States) on November 19th, 1887 and died in Buffalo (City and county seat of Erie County, New York, United States) on August 12th, 1955 at the age of 67. Today James B. Sumner would be 136 years old.

Age

how old was James B. Sumner when he died?

James B. Sumner died in 1955 at the age of 67.

Biographical data

Birthday	November 19th, 1887 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Canton Town in Massachusetts, United States
Death Date	August 12th, 1955 (Friday)
Death place	Buffalo City and county seat of Erie County, New York, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Scorpio (The Scorpion) ♏
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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James B. Sumner

Birthday

When was James B. Sumner born?

James B. Sumner was born on November 19th, 1887.

Death

When did James B. Sumner die?

James B. Sumner died on August 12th, 1955 at the age of 67 in Buffalo (City and county seat of Erie County, New York, United States). Today James B. Sumner would be 136 years old.