1897–1967
John Cockcroft
British physicist
70years old at death
25,680days lived
51%of the people on this site died younger
John Cockcroft was born on 27 May 1897 and died on 18 September 1967, aged 70 years and 114 days. That is 25,680 days in all.
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Also born on 27 May
- Henry KissingerAmerican diplomat and geopolitical advisor, served as U.S. Secretary of State from 1973 to 1977 · 1923–2023100 yrs
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