Scientist
Marie Curie
Marie Curie was born on November 7, 1867 in Warsaw, Poland. She discovered polonium and radium the year she turned 31, and won the Nobel Prize in Physics the year she turned 36.
Marie Curie was born in 1867 and lived to age 66. Anyone born before 1867 is older than Marie. Anyone over 66 is older than Marie ever was.
Marie Curie was born on November 7, 1867 in Warsaw, Poland and died on July 4, 1934 at the age of 66. Marie would be 158 years old today.
Marie Curie would be 158 years old in 2026 and would turn 159 on November 7, 2026. Marie Curie's age in every year ↓
Born
November 7, 1867
Died
July 4, 1934
World pop. at birth
~1.6B
Marie's age at death
66
Your age
20
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Marie's Life Timeline
Marie Curie was born on November 7, 1867, in Warsaw, Poland, then part of the Russian Empire. She was the youngest of five children in a family of educators. Curie's early education was influenced by her father, who was a teacher, and she displayed a keen interest in science from a young age. In 1891, she moved to Paris to continue her studies at the University of Paris, where she faced numerous challenges as a woman in a male-dominated field.
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Curie's career was marked by groundbreaking achievements in the field of radioactivity. In 1898, at the age of 31, she and her husband Pierre Curie discovered the elements polonium and radium, which significantly advanced the understanding of radioactivity. In 1903, she became the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Physics, sharing it with Pierre Curie and Henri Becquerel. Later, in 1911, she won a second Nobel Prize, this time in Chemistry, for her work on radium and its compounds, making her the first person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields.
Marie Curie's legacy is profound, as she paved the way for women in science and contributed immensely to medical research, particularly in cancer treatment. She founded the Curie Institutes in Paris and Warsaw, which remain major centers of medical research today. Curie passed away on July 4, 1934, at the age of 66 due to aplastic anemia, a condition linked to her prolonged exposure to radiation. Her work continues to inspire generations of scientists and advocates for women in STEM fields.
Moved to Paris to study at the Sorbonne
Marie Curie moved from Poland to Paris at 24 to study physics and mathematics at the Sorbonne, often too poor to afford food or heat. She would go on to become the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
Marie Curie turned 24 in 1891, the year she moved to Paris to study at the Sorbonne. Are you older than Marie was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Discovered polonium and radium
Marie Curie was 31 years old when she and her husband Pierre Curie discovered the elements polonium and radium. This discovery was pivotal in the study of radioactivity and opened new avenues for scientific research and medical applications.
Marie Curie turned 31 in 1898, the year she discovered polonium and radium. Are you older than Marie was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won the Nobel Prize in Physics
Marie Curie was 36 years old when she became the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Physics. She shared this honor with her husband Pierre Curie and Henri Becquerel for their collective work on radioactivity, marking a significant achievement in the scientific community.
Marie Curie turned 36 in 1903, the year she won the Nobel Prize in Physics. Are you older than Marie was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Marie Curie was 44 years old when she won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her research on radium and its compounds. This made her the first person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields, solidifying her legacy in science.
Marie Curie turned 44 in 1911, the year she won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Are you older than Marie was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Founded the Curie Institute
Marie Curie was 46 years old when she founded the Curie Institute in Paris. This institution became a leading center for medical research, particularly in the field of cancer treatment, and continues to honor her legacy.
Marie Curie turned 46 in 1913, the year she founded the Curie Institute. Are you older than Marie was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Passed away
Marie Curie was 66 years old when she passed away on July 4, 1934. Her death was attributed to aplastic anemia, a condition linked to her extensive research with radioactive materials, highlighting the risks faced by pioneering scientists.
Marie Curie was 66 in 1934, the year she passed away. Are you older than Marie was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by year
How old was Marie Curie in each year?
- 2026
- Marie Curie would be 158 years old in 2026 and would turn 159 on November 7, 2026.
- 1898
- Marie Curie was 30 at the start of 1898 and turned 31 on November 7, 1898. That year, she discovered polonium and radium.
- 1903
- Marie Curie was 35 at the start of 1903 and turned 36 on November 7, 1903. That year, she won the Nobel Prize in Physics.
- 1911
- Marie Curie was 43 at the start of 1911 and turned 44 on November 7, 1911. That year, she won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
- 1913
- Marie Curie was 45 at the start of 1913 and turned 46 on November 7, 1913. That year, she founded the Curie Institute.
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