Obituary of Charles Townes

Charles Townes

Charles Townes (born July 28th, 1915 in Greenville, South Carolina) was a Scholar who was best known for directing the US government's Science and Technology Advisory Committee for the Apollo lunar landing program. Charles died on January 27, 2015 and his death was possibly because of old age. He was 99.

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Charles Townes Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Townes, Charles
Common Name: Charles Townes
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Birth Date: July 28, 1915
Age: 99 (at death)
Also Known As: Chuck, Charlie
Occupation: Scholar

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream
Favorite Color: Burgandy
Favorite Scent: Elizabeth Arden White Tea
Favorite Actor: Robert Downey Jr

Charles's Family Tree

Birth Name: Charles Hard Townes
Father: Henry Keith Townes
Mother: Ellen Townes (née Hard)
Spouse/Partner:

Frances H. Brown (married 1941-2015, his death)

Daughter(s):

Linda Rosenwein
Ellen Anderson
Carla Kessler
Holly Townes

Death Notice:

Date: January 27 2015 at age 99
Place: Oakland, California, United States
Cause of Death: Unspecified illness

Category Tags:

Scholar American Born on July 28th Born in 1915 Born in South Carolina Died in 2015 Died at age 99 Died from Unspecified illness

Quotable Quotes:

"Charles Townes lived a long and accomplished life dedicated to scientific discovery, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and impact the field of physics. (V)"

Is Mr. Charles Townes still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.