Thomas Midgley
(1889-1944)
American chemist and engineer (1889–1944) – Thomas Midgley was born in Beaver Falls (City in Pennsylvania, United States) on May 18th, 1889 and died in Worthington (City in Ohio, United States) on November 2nd, 1944 at the age of 55. Today Thomas Midgley would be 134 years old.
Age
how old was Thomas Midgley when he died?
55
Thomas Midgley died in 1944 at the age of 55.
Biographical data
| Birthday | May 18th, 1889 (Saturday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Beaver Falls City in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Death Date | November 2nd, 1944 (Thursday) |
| Death place | Worthington City in Ohio, United States |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Taurus (The Bull) ♉ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox 牛 |
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Birthday
When was Thomas Midgley born?
Thomas Midgley was born on May 18th, 1889.
Death
When did Thomas Midgley die?
Thomas Midgley died on November 2nd, 1944 at the age of 55 in Worthington (City in Ohio, United States). Today Thomas Midgley would be 134 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Thomas Midgley born?
Beaver Falls (City in Pennsylvania, United States).
Death place
Where did Thomas Midgley die?
Worthington (City in Ohio, United States).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Thomas Midgley?
Thomas Midgley was born in the zodiac sign Taurus (The Bull).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Thomas Midgley have?
Thomas Midgley was born in 1889 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Ox.
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