John Archibald Wheeler was an American theoretical physicist. He was largely responsible for reviving interest in general relativity in the United States after World War II. Wheeler also worked with Niels Bohr to explain the basic principles of... Wikipedia
Born: July 9, 1911, Jacksonville, FL
Died: April 13, 2008 (age 96 years), Hightstown, NJ
Notable students: Richard Feynman, Kip Thorne, Charles W. Misner, and more
Awards: Enrico Fermi Award, Matteucci Medal, Franklin Medal, and more
Parents: Mabel Archibald Wheeler and Joseph Lewis Wheeler
Spouse: Janette Hegner (m. 1935–2007)
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