Edward Teller
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Edward Teller Net Worth

Edward Teller was born on January 15, 1908 in Budapest, Hungary and is known as the father of the hydrogen bomb. He was a scientist who raised the bar for warfare's destructive capabilities and is considered one of the most influential figures in the development of nuclear weapons.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day January 15, 1908
Birth Place Budapest, Hungary
Age 112 YEARS OLD
Died On Sep 9, 2003 (age 95)
Birth Sign Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $1.9 Million (2024)

About

Father of the hydrogen bomb who raised the bar for warfare's destructive capabilities.

Before Fame

He fled Germany as Hitler rose to power after receiving his doctorate in Leipzig.

Trivia

He pushed for the U.S. to develop a hydrogen bomb after the Soviets demonstrated they had atomic capabilities as well.

Family Life

His parents thought he was mentally retarded because he did not speak until the age of three.

Associated With

He and President Harry S. Truman shared the conviction that to keep the Soviets at bay the United States needed a more powerful bomb.

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