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Public records list Aubrey de Grey as a gerontologist, computer scientist and writer. Aubrey de Grey was born on April 20, 1963 in London, United Kingdom. That works out to 63 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include David P. Robbins Prize. Credited works include Hadwiger–Nelson problem and Ending Aging.
My Take
De Grey is a figure I can't dismiss even when his claims sound outrageous. Before the longevity crusade he did real mathematics, contributing to the Hadwiger–Nelson problem and winning a prize for it, so the mind is genuine, not crankery. His thesis that aging should be treated as an engineering problem to be ended provokes eye-rolls, and maybe he's wrong. But I've always believed progress needs people willing to insult consensus, and that wizard's beard fronts exactly such a provocateur. Whether or not the science delivers, I admire the nerve to wager a whole career on humanity's most stubborn certainty.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Aubrey de Grey
- Name (Japanese)
- オーブリー・デ・グレイ
- Reading
- おーぶりー・で・ぐれい
- Born
- April 20, 1963 (age 63)
- Origin
- London, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- gerontologist / computer scientist / writer / anti-aging practitioner and activist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rabbit
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- David P. Robbins Prize
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Hadwiger–Nelson problem |
| Notable work | Ending Aging |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Aubrey de Grey born?
Aubrey de Grey was born on April 20, 1963 and is 63 years old.
Where is Aubrey de Grey from?
Aubrey de Grey is from London, United Kingdom.
What does Aubrey de Grey do?
Aubrey de Grey works as gerontologist, computer scientist, writer, anti-aging practitioner and activist.
What is Aubrey de Grey known for?
Aubrey de Grey's notable works include Hadwiger–Nelson problem, Ending Aging.
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