Willis Rodney Whitney
(1868-1958)
American chemist and founder of the research laboratory of the General Electric Company (1868-1958) – Willis Rodney Whitney was born in Jamestown (City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States) on August 22nd, 1868 and died in Schenectady (County seat of Schenectady County, New York, United States) on January 9th, 1958 at the age of 89. Today Willis Rodney Whitney would be 155 years old.
Age
how old was Willis Rodney Whitney when he died?
89
Willis Rodney Whitney died in 1958 at the age of 89.
Biographical data
| Birthday | August 22nd, 1868 (Saturday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Jamestown City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States |
| Death Date | January 9th, 1958 (Thursday) |
| Death place | Schenectady County seat of Schenectady County, New York, United States |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Leo (The Lion) ♌ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon 龍 |
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Birthday
When was Willis Rodney Whitney born?
Willis Rodney Whitney was born on August 22nd, 1868.
Death
When did Willis Rodney Whitney die?
Willis Rodney Whitney died on January 9th, 1958 at the age of 89 in Schenectady (County seat of Schenectady County, New York, United States). Today Willis Rodney Whitney would be 155 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Willis Rodney Whitney born?
Jamestown (City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States).
Death place
Where did Willis Rodney Whitney die?
Schenectady (County seat of Schenectady County, New York, United States).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Willis Rodney Whitney?
Willis Rodney Whitney was born in the zodiac sign Leo (The Lion).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Willis Rodney Whitney have?
Willis Rodney Whitney was born in 1868 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Dragon.
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