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Esther Lederberg
American microbiologist and pioneer of bacterial genetics (1922–2006)
Esther Lederberg was born on December 18, 1922 in The Bronx, United States and died on November 11, 2006, aged 83.
December 18, 1922
Esther Lederberg died aged 83.
Died: November 11, 2006
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- Birthplace
- The Bronx, United States
- Professions
- geneticist, microbiologist
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Esther Lederberg
- Zodiac sign
- Sagittarius
- Birth name
- Esther Miriam Zimmer
Family
- Spouse
- Joshua Lederberg
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Questions people ask
How old was Esther Lederberg when they died?
Esther Lederberg died aged 83.
When is Esther Lederberg’s birthday?
Esther Lederberg’s recorded birthday is December 18.
Where was Esther Lederberg born?
Esther Lederberg was born in The Bronx, United States.
What was Esther Lederberg’s name at birth?
Esther Lederberg’s recorded birth name is Esther Miriam Zimmer.
When did Esther Lederberg die?
Esther Lederberg died on November 11, 2006.