Willard Frank Libby

About Willard Frank Libby

Birth Day: December 17, 1908
Birth Place: Colorado

Willard Frank Libby

Willard Frank Libby was born on December 17, 1908 in Colorado. Physical chemist whose carbon dating method of determining age revolutionized archaeology and earned him the 1960 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He also did research on tritium and found that it could be used for dating water.
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As per our current Database, Willard Frank Libby has been died on Sep 8, 1980 (age 71).

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When Willard Frank Libby die, Willard Frank Libby was 71 years old.

Popular As Willard Frank Libby
Occupation Chemist
Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born December 17, 1908 (Colorado)
Birthday December 17
Town/City Colorado
Nationality Colorado

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Willard Frank Libby’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Willard Frank Libby was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.

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About

Physical Chemist whose carbon dating method of determining age revolutionized archaeology and earned him the 1960 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He also did research on tritium and found that it could be used for dating water.

Before Fame

At 25 years of age he obtained his doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley, where he then became a lecturer and later assistant professor.

Trivia

Measuring the levels of a carbon isotope allowed his technique to precisely measure the age of objects tens of thousands of years old.

Family Life

His second wife Leona Woods Marshall was involved in the testing of the world's first nuclear reactor.

Associated With

Owen Chamberlain, like him, was among the Scientists who worked on the top-secret Manhattan Project to develop the atomic bomb during World War II.

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