John Desmond Bernal
(1901-1971)

Irish scientist (1901-1971) – John Desmond Bernal was born in Nenagh (Town in County Tipperary, Ireland) on May 10th, 1901 and died in Camden Town (Inner city district of London) on September 15th, 1971 at the age of 70. Today John Desmond Bernal would be 122 years old.

Age

how old was John Desmond Bernal when he died?

John Desmond Bernal died in 1971 at the age of 70.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 10th, 1901 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Nenagh Town in County Tipperary, Ireland
Death Date	September 15th, 1971 (Wednesday)
Death place	Camden Town Inner city district of London
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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John Desmond Bernal

Birthday

When was John Desmond Bernal born?

John Desmond Bernal was born on May 10th, 1901.

Death

When did John Desmond Bernal die?

John Desmond Bernal died on September 15th, 1971 at the age of 70 in Camden Town (Inner city district of London). Today John Desmond Bernal would be 122 years old.