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Life Summary

Name Herbert Bruce Rothwell
Born

11 July, 1923
Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Died

16 October, 1984 (aged 61)
New York, New York, United States of America

Cause of Death

heart disease

Occupation *

* Dates are approximate