Melvin Calvin
(1911-1997)

American biochemist – Melvin Calvin was born in Saint Paul (Capital of the state of Minnesota, United States; county seat of Ramsey County, Minnesota) on April 8th, 1911 and died in Berkeley (City in Alameda County, California, United States) on January 8th, 1997 at the age of 85. Today Melvin Calvin would be 113 years old.

Age

how old was Melvin Calvin when he died?

Melvin Calvin died in 1997 at the age of 85.

Biographical data

Birthday	April 8th, 1911 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Saint Paul Capital of the state of Minnesota, United States; county seat of Ramsey County, Minnesota
Death Date	January 8th, 1997 (Wednesday)
Death place	Berkeley City in Alameda County, California, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aries (The Ram) ♈
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Melvin Calvin

Birthday

When was Melvin Calvin born?

Melvin Calvin was born on April 8th, 1911.

Death

When did Melvin Calvin die?

Melvin Calvin died on January 8th, 1997 at the age of 85 in Berkeley (City in Alameda County, California, United States). Today Melvin Calvin would be 113 years old.