As per our current Database, Leo Baekeland has been died on Feb 23, 1944 (age 80).
When Leo Baekeland die, Leo Baekeland was 80 years old.
| Popular As | Leo Baekeland |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Age | 80 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Born | November 14, 1863 (Belgium) |
| Birthday | November 14 |
| Town/City | Belgium |
| Nationality | Belgium |
Leo Baekeland’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.
Leo Baekeland was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.
Chemist who invented the first synthetic plastic, which he called Bakelite.
He already had his doctorate degree at 21.
He developed a new type of photographic paper and sold the rights to Eastman Kodak, for which he was paid $1 million.
He fell in love with his professor's daughter and eloped with her to America.
He was awarded the Franklin Medal in 1940, which Thomas Alva Edison had also received in 1915.
