John Archibald Wheeler

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.