John Archibald Wheeler Biography, Birthday & Nationality

John Archibald Wheeler 09/07/1911   -   13/04/2008

John Archibald Wheeler Introduction:

John Archibald Wheeler is a famous American scientist who explained nuclear fission and fusion reactions and coined the term ‘Black Hole’. To know more about his childhood, career, profile and timeline read on

John Archibald Wheeler Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: American Men
  • Died At Age: 96
  • Sun Sign: Cancer
  • Also Known As: John A. Wheeler, John Wheeler, Johnny
  • Born In: Jacksonville
  • Famous As: Physicist
  • Spouse/Ex-: Janette Hegner
  • Children:
    1. Alison Wheeler Lahnston
    2. James English Wheeler
    3. Letitia Wheeler Ufford
  • Died On: April 13, 2008
  • Place Of Death: Hightstown
  • U.S. State: Florida
  • Education:
    1. 1933 - Johns Hopkins University
    2. 1926 - Baltimore City College
  • Awards: Oersted Medal 1997 - Wolf Prize In Physics 1988 - Albert Einstein Medal
  • 1968 - Enrico Fermi Award 1965 - Albert Einstein Award Matteucci Medal Franklin Medal 1946 - Guggenheim Fellowship For Natural Sciences US & Canada 1971 - National Medal Of Science For Physical Science:
  • Bio: John Archibald Wheeler Is A Famous American Scientist Who Explained Nuclear Fission And Fusion Reactions And Coined The Term ‘Black Hole’. To Know More About His Childhood, Career, Profile And Timeline Read On