Robert Oppenheimer
(1904-1967)

American theoretical physicist, known as "father of the atomic bomb" – Robert Oppenheimer was born in New York City (Most populous city in the United States) on April 22nd, 1904 and died in Princeton (Municipality in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States) on February 18th, 1967 at the age of 62. Today Robert Oppenheimer would be 120 years old.

Age

how old was Robert Oppenheimer when he died?

Robert Oppenheimer died in 1967 at the age of 62.

Biographical data

Birthday	April 22nd, 1904 (Friday)
Place of Birth	New York City Most populous city in the United States
Death Date	February 18th, 1967 (Saturday)
Death place	Princeton Municipality in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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Robert Oppenheimer

Birthday

When was Robert Oppenheimer born?

Robert Oppenheimer was born on April 22nd, 1904.

Death

When did Robert Oppenheimer die?

Robert Oppenheimer died on February 18th, 1967 at the age of 62 in Princeton (Municipality in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States). Today Robert Oppenheimer would be 120 years old.