



CHEMISTS that died in
2002
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2002. The pantheon dataset contains 373 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Archer Martin, George Porter, Max Perutz, Erwin Chargaff, and Martin Kamen. The cities with the most deaths were Cambridge (1), Manhattan (1), and Canterbury (1).
2002 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Chemists
The year 2002 saw the passing of many beloved chemists, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire fans across the globe. From legendary actors like and iconic musicians like to groundbreaking athletes like , these remarkable individuals have made a lasting impact in their fields. This page is dedicated to commemorating the lives of those we lost in 2002, celebrating their achievements and remembering their contributions to art, culture, and history. Below are the list of the most famous people to have died in 2002 based on cultural impact.

Archer Martin
British Chemist
Mar 1, 1910 - Jul 28, 2002
Age 92
HPI: 76.38

George Porter
British Chemist
Dec 6, 1920 - Aug 31, 2002
Age 82
HPI: 72.62

Max Perutz
Austrian Chemist
May 19, 1914 - Feb 6, 2002
Age 88
HPI: 70.72

Erwin Chargaff
Ukrainian Chemist
Aug 11, 1905 - Jun 20, 2002
Age 97
HPI: 63.85

Martin Kamen
Canadian Chemist
Aug 27, 1913 - Aug 31, 2002
Age 89
HPI: 52.12
Deaths by Month in 2002
February 2002
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2002. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Max Perutz (HPI: 70.72).
June 2002
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2002. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Erwin Chargaff (HPI: 63.85).
July 2002
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2002. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Archer Martin (HPI: 76.38).
August 2002
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2002. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were George Porter (HPI: 72.62), and Martin Kamen (HPI: 52.12).
