Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | May 2, 1903 |
| Birth Place | New Haven, CT |
| Age | 117 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Mar 15, 1998 (age 94) |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
Net worth: $19 Million (2024)
About
An American pediatrician, he wrote the bestselling book, Baby and Child Care (1946), which helped raise a generation of Baby Boomers. His later works include Dr. Spock Talks With Mothers (1961) and A Teenager's Guide to Life and Love (1970).
Before Fame
He studied history and literature at Yale and was part of the Olympic rowing team, winning the gold medal in the 1924 games in Paris. He later graduated from Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Trivia
His writings encouraged parents to treat their children as individuals.
Family Life
He was the oldest of six children born to a Connecticut family of Dutch descent. He married Jane Cheney during medical school; together, the couple had two sons, Michael and John.
Associated With
He ran against President Richard Nixon in 1972 as a member of the People's Party.
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