Born
May 11, 1918
Queens, United States
Died
February 15, 1988
Los Angeles, United States
Known for
American theoretical physicist
Richard Feynman (1918–1988) was United States best known for American theoretical physicist.
Richard Phillips Feynman (May 11, 1918 – February 15, 1988) was an American theoretical physicist. He shared the 1965 Nobel Prize in Physics for his fundamental work in quantum electrodynamics and developed Feynman diagrams. His profound curiosity and gift for communication brought complex science to both his peers and the public.
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Richard Feynman died on February 15, 1988 in Los Angeles, United States, at the age of 69.
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Richard Feynman was born in Queens, United States on May 11, 1918.
What is Richard Feynman best known for?
Richard Feynman is best known for American theoretical physicist.
How old was Richard Feynman when they died?
Richard Feynman was 69 years old at the time of death.
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Richard Feynman was from United States.
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