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John Archibald Wheeler

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96 years oldJacksonville, Florida, USA

Biography

John Archibald Wheeler was an American theoretical physicist. He was largely responsible for reviving interest in general relativity in the United States after World War II. Wheeler also worked with Niels Bohr in explaining the basic principles behind nuclear fission.

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Born
July 9, 1911 - April 13, 2008 (age 96)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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