THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Francis Crick

British molecular biologist, biophysicist, neuroscientist; co-discoverer of the structure of DNA (1916–2004)

Francis Crick was born on June 8, 1916 in Northampton, United Kingdom and died on July 28, 2004, aged 88.

Born

June 8, 1916

Francis Crick died aged 88.

Died: July 28, 2004

Birthplace
Northampton, United Kingdom
Professions
university teacher, biologist, neuroscientist, geneticist, biophysicist, physicist, molecular biologist, biochemist, writer
Citizenship
United Kingdom

More about Francis Crick

Zodiac sign
Gemini

All birth date sources

A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

How old was Francis Crick when they died?

Francis Crick died aged 88.

When is Francis Crick’s birthday?

Francis Crick’s recorded birthday is June 8.

Where was Francis Crick born?

Francis Crick was born in Northampton, United Kingdom.

When did Francis Crick die?

Francis Crick died on July 28, 2004.