Karl Taylor Compton: Quick Facts
Facts
| Born | September 14, 1887 • Wooster • Ohio |
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| Died | June 22, 1954 (aged 66) • New York City • New York |
| Notable Family Members | brother Arthur Holly Compton |
| Role In | Manhattan Project |
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