Obituary of Linus Pauling

Linus Pauling

Linus Carl Pauling FRS (born February 28, 1901 in Portland, Oregon) was a physician, activist, and author who was best known for revolutionizing the study of chemistry, helped found the field of molecular biology, and made important advances for medical research. He was also rated the 16th most important scientist in history. Linus died on August 19, 1994 and his death was because of prostate cancer. He died at age 93.

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Linus Pauling Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Pauling, Linus
Common Name: Linus Pauling
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Portland, Oregon, United States
Birth Date: February 28, 1901
Age: 93 (at death)
Also Known As: Linus Carl Pauling FRS
Occupations:

Religion: Unitarian
Net Worth: $4 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Johnsonville Sausage Brats
Favorite Color: Brown
Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb
Favorite Actor: Robert Downey Jr

Linus's Family Tree

Birth Name: Linus Carl Pauling
Father: Herman Henry William Pauling (1876-1910)
Mother: Lucy Isabelle Darling (1881-1926)
Spouse/Partner:

Ava Helen Pauling (married 1923-1981, her death)

Son(s):

Peter J. Pauling (1931-2003)

Daughter(s):

Linda Helen

Death Notice:

Date: August 19 1994 at age 93
Place: Big Sur, California, United States
Cause of Death: Prostate cancer
Interment: Cremated and ashes buried at Oswego Pioneer Cemetery in Lake Oswego, Oregon