Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted
(1879-1947)

Johannes Brønsted Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted, a Danish physical chemist. Foto: Peter Elfelt / Public Domain

Danish physical chemist (1879–1947) – Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted was born in Varde (Town in Denmark) on February 22nd, 1879 and died in Copenhagen (Capital and largest city of Denmark) on December 17th, 1947 at the age of 68. Today Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted would be 145 years old.

Age

how old was Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted when he died?

Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted died in 1947 at the age of 68.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 22nd, 1879 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Varde Town in Denmark
Death Date	December 17th, 1947 (Wednesday)
Death place	Copenhagen Capital and largest city of Denmark
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Pisces (The Fish) ♓
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted

Birthday

When was Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted born?

Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted was born on February 22nd, 1879.

Death

When did Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted die?

Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted died on December 17th, 1947 at the age of 68 in Copenhagen (Capital and largest city of Denmark). Today Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted would be 145 years old.