Willem Hendrik Keesom
(1876-1956)

Dutch physicist – Willem Hendrik Keesom was born in Texel (Municipality in the Netherlands) on June 21st, 1876 and died in Leiden (City and municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands) on March 24th, 1956 at the age of 79. Today Willem Hendrik Keesom would be 147 years old.

Age

how old was Willem Hendrik Keesom when he died?

Willem Hendrik Keesom died in 1956 at the age of 79.

Biographical data

Birthday	June 21st, 1876 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Texel Municipality in the Netherlands
Death Date	March 24th, 1956 (Saturday)
Death place	Leiden City and municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Gemini (The Twins) ♊
Chinese Zodiac	Rat 鼠

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Willem Hendrik Keesom

Birthday

When was Willem Hendrik Keesom born?

Willem Hendrik Keesom was born on June 21st, 1876.

Death

When did Willem Hendrik Keesom die?

Willem Hendrik Keesom died on March 24th, 1956 at the age of 79 in Leiden (City and municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands). Today Willem Hendrik Keesom would be 147 years old.