Paul Scherrer
(1890-1969)

Swiss physicist (1890-1969) – Paul Scherrer was born in St. Gallen (Capital of the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland) on February 3rd, 1890 and died in Zürich (Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland) on September 25th, 1969 at the age of 79. Today Paul Scherrer would be 134 years old.

Age

how old was Paul Scherrer when he died?

Paul Scherrer died in 1969 at the age of 79.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 3rd, 1890 (Monday)
Place of Birth	St. Gallen Capital of the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland
Death Date	September 25th, 1969 (Thursday)
Death place	Zürich Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger 兎

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Paul Scherrer

Birthday

When was Paul Scherrer born?

Paul Scherrer was born on February 3rd, 1890.

Death

When did Paul Scherrer die?

Paul Scherrer died on September 25th, 1969 at the age of 79 in Zürich (Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland). Today Paul Scherrer would be 134 years old.