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Linus Pauling · Life in Weeks

A founder of quantum chemistry and molecular biology, he applied quantum mechanics to chemical bonding in groundbreaking work. Later in life he became a vocal peace activist campaigning against nuclear weapons testing.

1901–1994 American Chemist 4,877 weeks (93 Years)

Linus Pauling: 4,877 weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

4,877
Total Weeks
34,139
Days Lived
6
Key Milestones
93
Years

Key Milestones

Age 24 · Week ~1,248

Earned his PhD in physical chemistry from Caltech

Age 38 · Week ~1,976

Published The Nature of the Chemical Bond, transforming chemistry

Age 53 · Week ~2,756

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Age 57 · Week ~2,964

Presented a petition signed by over 11,000 scientists urging an end to nuclear testing

Age 61 · Week ~3,172

Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

Age 92 · Week ~4,784

Continued advocating for high-dose vitamin C research until his final months

Legacy

Won two unshared Nobel Prizes: Chemistry in 1954 for his work on chemical bonds and Peace in 1962 for his campaign against atmospheric nuclear testing. He remains the only person to have won two unshared Nobel Prizes.

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