Deceased
Q132537
Robert Oppenheimer
American theoretical physicist, known as "father of the atomic bomb" (1904–1967)
Born: April 22, 1904
(1904)
· New York City
Died: February 18, 1967
(1967)
· Princeton
Age at death: 62 years
Cause of death: laryngeal cancer
Manner of death: natural causes
| Nationality | United States |
|---|---|
| Occupation | university teacher, engineer, physicist, art collector, scientist, nuclear physicist, theoretical physicist, science administrator |
| Field of work | theoretical physics, nuclear physics, applied physics |
| Education | Harvard University, Cavendish Laboratory, Ethical Culture Fieldston School, Jesus College, Harvard College, University of Cambridge, University of Göttingen |
| Employer | University of California, Berkeley, University of Cambridge, Institute for Advanced Study, California Institute of Technology, Manhattan Project |
| Position held | director |
| Gender | male |
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