J. Robert Oppenheimer

(1904-1967)

American theoretical physicist, known as "father of the atomic bomb"

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J. Robert Oppenheimer (born Julius Robert Oppenheimer OP-ən-hy-mər; April 22, 1904 – February 18, 1967) was an American theoretical physicist who served as the director of the Manhattan Project's Los Alamos Laboratory during World War II. He is often called the "father of the atomic bomb" for his role in overseeing the development of the first nuclear weapons.

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Born	Julius Robert Oppenheimer 22 April 1904 New York City
Died	18 February 1967 (aged 62) Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.
Zodiac	Taurus
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Katherine Oppenheimer 1910-1972 · German-American biologist and botanist · m. ???? info edit

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Frank Oppenheimer · Brother · 1912-1985 · American politician edit info

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