THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
William Shockley
American physicist and inventor (1910–1989)
William Shockley was born on February 13, 1910 in London, United Kingdom and died on August 12, 1989, aged 79.
Born
February 13, 1910
William Shockley died aged 79.
Died: August 12, 1989
Source:
- Shockley, William Bradford (13 February 1910–12 August 1989), physicist
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
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- Birthplace
- London, United Kingdom
- Professions
- physicist, inventor, university teacher
- Citizenship
- United States, United Kingdom
More about William Shockley
- Zodiac sign
- Aquarius
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- Shockley, William Bradford (13 February 1910–12 August 1989), physicist
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- Munzinger Personen
- Croatian Encyclopedia
- Find a Grave
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
- BnF authorities
- SNAC
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Questions people ask
How old was William Shockley when they died?
William Shockley died aged 79.
When is William Shockley’s birthday?
William Shockley’s recorded birthday is February 13.
Where was William Shockley born?
William Shockley was born in London, United Kingdom.
When did William Shockley die?
William Shockley died on August 12, 1989.