Richard S. Westfall, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Richard S. Westfall

American historian

Date of Birth: 22-Apr-1924

Place of Birth: Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Date of Death: 21-Aug-1996

Profession: historian, biographer, university teacher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Richard S.
Westfall (April 22, 1924 – August 21, 1996) was an American academic, biographer and historian of science.
He is best known for his biography of Isaac Newton and his work on the scientific revolution of the 17th century.