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Philip Abelson

US physicist, editor of the journal Science, and director of the Carnegie Institution of Washington's Geophysical Laboratory (1913–2004)

Philip Abelson was born on April 27, 1913 in Tacoma, United States and died on August 1, 2004, aged 91.

Born

April 27, 1913

Philip Abelson died aged 91.

Died: August 1, 2004

Birthplace
Tacoma, United States
Professions
geochemist, geophysicist, writer, researcher, molecular biologist, chemist, physicist, publisher, nuclear physicist
Citizenship
United States

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Zodiac sign
Taurus

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Philip Abelson died aged 91.

When is Philip Abelson’s birthday?

Philip Abelson’s recorded birthday is April 27.

Where was Philip Abelson born?

Philip Abelson was born in Tacoma, United States.

When did Philip Abelson die?

Philip Abelson died on August 1, 2004.