Obituary of Wilhelm Röntgen

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Wilhelm Röntgen

Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen (born Remscheid, Germany) was a Nobel laureate and physician who was best known for discovering X-rays, the Magnetoelectric effect, the Dielectric elastomer, and the Electroactive polymer. Wilhelm died on February 10, 1923 and his death was because of colorectal cancer. He died at age 77.

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Wilhelm Röntgen Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Röntgen, Wilhelm
    • Common Name: Wilhelm Röntgen
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Remscheid, Germany
    • Birth Date: March 27, 1845
    • Age: 77 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Wilhelm Rontgen
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Christian
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: German
    • Favorite Food: Big Mac
    • Favorite Color: Pink
    • Favorite Scent: Paco Rabanne Invictus
    • Favorite Actor: Shirley Temple Black

    Wilhelm's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen
    • Father: Friedrich Conrad Röntgen (1801-1884)
    • Mother: Charlotta Contanza Frowein
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Anna Bertha Ludwig (married 1872-1919, her death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 10 1923 at age 77
  • Place: Munich, Germany
  • Cause of Death: Cancer (colorectal)

Category Tags:

Nobel LaureatePhysician German Born on March 27th Born in 1845 Died in 1923 Died at age 77 Died from Cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Wilhelm Röntgen's contributions to the field of physics revolutionized the scientific community and will be remembered for generations to come. (V)"

"Wilhelm Röntgen's professional life was filled with groundbreaking discoveries in the field of physics, including the discovery of X-rays, which revolutionized the medical field. Unfortunately, his death came too soon, ending a brilliant career that contributed immensely to scientific progress. (V)"

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