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The oldest living academics
The oldest living academics, with the longest-running careers in the field.
Kari Polanyi Levitt tops this list. Age: 103, ahead of Jacques Dixmier at 102.
- Kari Polanyi LevittAcademicsAustria
103born 1923
born 1923
- Jacques DixmierAcademicsFrance
102born 1924
born 1924
László FuchsAcademicsUnited States102born 1924
born 1924
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