John Archibald Wheeler
Known For
Acting
Born
July 9, 1911
Died
April 13, 2008 (aged 96)
Birthplace
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Biography
John Archibald Wheeler was an American theoretical physicist. He was largely responsible for reviving interest in general relativity in the United States after World War II. Wheeler also worked with Niels Bohr in explaining the basic principles behind nuclear fission.