George Sarton Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 13, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

George Sarton Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

George Sarton Facts

Full Name	George Sarton
Birthdate	August 31, 1884
Birth Place	Belgium
Age (in 2024)	140 Years Old
Zodiac	Virgo
Occupation	Historian

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George Sarton Age & Birthday

George Sarton is best known as Historian who has born on August 31, 1884 in Belgium. Currently, George Sarton is 140 years, 3 months and 13 days old. George Sarton will celebrate 141st birthday on Sunday, 31st of August 2025. Below the countdown to George Sarton upcoming birthday.

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George Sarton Biography

About

He pioneered the study and research of the history of science. The George Sarton Medal has bee awarded every year by the History of Science Society since 1955.

Before Fame

He was forced to leave his country in the wake of World War I, initially emigrating to England then settling in the United States, becoming a lecturer and professor at Harvard University.

Trivia

He planned to write a nine-volume history of science, but only managed to finish three volumes before his passing.

Family Life

His wife, Mabel Eleanor Elwes, was an English artist; they married in 1911.

Associated With

He fathered author May Sarton.

Top Asked Questions about George Sarton

How old is George Sarton in 2024?

George Sarton is 140 years old today.

When was George Sarton born?

George Sarton was born on August 31, 1884 in Belgium.

What is George Sarton zodiac sign?

George Sarton zodiac sign is Virgo.

What was George Sarton best known for?

George Sarton was best known as Historian.

Fun Facts about George Sarton's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about George Sarton's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

George Sarton was born on Sunday, 244^th day / 35^th week of 1884
George Sarton has Virgo zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of George Sarton birthday is XXXI.VIII.MDCCCLXXXIV
George Sarton's birthstone is Peridot
George Sarton's birth flower is Gladiolus that symbolize moral integrity, remembrance, infatuation & honor
George Sarton age in year is 140 years old
George Sarton age in month is 1683 months old
George Sarton age in day is 51238 days old
George Sarton age in hour is 1229712 hours old
George Sarton age in minute is 73782720 minutes old
George Sarton age in second is 4426963200 seconds old
Next George Sarton birthday is on Sunday, August 31st 2025
George Sarton age in next birthday (2025) is 141 years old

Historical Events on George Sarton Birthday (August 31)

Below are historical events that coincided with George Sarton's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

Year	Event
1987	Thai Airways Flight 365 crashes into the ocean near Ko Phuket, Thailand, killing all 83 aboard.
1988	Delta Air Lines Flight 1141 crashes during takeoff from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, killing 14.
1988	CAAC Flight 301 overshoots the runway at Kai Tak Airport and crashes into Kowloon Bay, killing seven people.
1991	Kyrgyzstan declares its independence from the Soviet Union.
1993	Russia completes removing its troops from Lithuania.
1994	Russia completes removing its troops from Estonia.
1996	Saddam Hussein's troops seized Irbil after the Kurdish Masoud Barzani appealed for help to defeat his Kurdish rival PUK.
1997	Diana, Princess of Wales, her partner Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul die in a car crash in Paris.
1999	The first of a series of bombings in Moscow kills one person and wounds 40 others.
1999	A LAPA Boeing 737-200 crashes during takeoff from Jorge Newbury Airport in Buenos Aires, killing 65, including two on the ground.
2002	Typhoon Rusa, the most powerful typhoon to hit South Korea in 43 years, made landfall, killing at least 236 people.
2005	The 2005 Al-Aaimmah bridge stampede in Baghdad kills 953 people.
2006	Edvard Munch's famous painting The Scream, stolen on August 22, 2004, is recovered in a raid by Norwegian police.
2016	Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff is impeached and removed from office.
2019	A sightseeing helicopter crashes in the mountains of Skoddevarre , Alta, Norway, killing all 6 occupants.
1988	The birth of David Ospina, Colombian footballer
1988	The birth of Ember Moon, Professional Wrestler
1989	The birth of Dezmon Briscoe, American football player
1990	The birth of Tadeja Majerič, Slovenian tennis player
1991	The birth of António Félix da Costa, Portuguese race car driver
1991	The birth of Cédric Soares, Portuguese footballer
1992	The birth of Holly Earl, British actress
1992	The birth of Tyler Randell, Australian rugby league player
1993	The birth of Pablo Marí, Spanish football player
1993	The birth of Ilnur Alshin, Russian football player
1993	The birth of Anna Karnaukh, Russian water polo player
1994	The birth of Alex Harris, Scottish footballer
1994	The birth of Can Aktav, Turkish football player
2001	The birth of Amanda Anisimova, American tennis player
2004	The birth of Jang Won-young, South Korean singer and model
2014	The death of Ștefan Andrei, Romanian politician, 87th Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs (b. 1931)
2014	The death of Stan Goldberg, American illustrator (b. 1932)
2014	The death of Carol Vadnais, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (b. 1945)
2015	The death of Edward Douglas-Scott-Montagu, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, English politician, founded the National Motor Museum (b. 1926)
2015	The death of Tom Scott, American football player (b. 1930)
2018	The death of Carole Shelley, British-American actress (b. 1939)
2018	The death of Jennifer Ramírez Rivero, Venezuelan model and businesswoman (b. 1978)
2019	The death of Anthoine Hubert, French race car driver (b. 1996)
2019	The death of Alec Holowka, Canadian game developer (b. 1983)
2020	The death of Pranab Mukherjee, Former President of India (b. 1935)
2020	The death of Tom Seaver, American baseball player (b. 1944)
2021	The death of Mahal, Filipino comedian and actress (b. 1974)
2021	The death of Francesco Morini, Italian footballer (b. 1944)
2021	The death of Michael Constantine, Greek-American actor (b. 1927)
2021	The death of Geronimo, British alpaca (b. 2013)

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