As per our current Database, Otto Wichterle has been died on Aug 18, 1998 (age 84).
When Otto Wichterle die, Otto Wichterle was 84 years old.
| Popular As | Otto Wichterle |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Age | 84 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Born | October 27, 1913 (Czech Republic) |
| Birthday | October 27 |
| Town/City | Czech Republic |
| Nationality | Czech Republic |
Otto Wichterle’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.
Otto Wichterle was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.
Czech Chemist who invented the first practical soft contact lens.
He created the polymer that would go into his lenses, but he shelved it soon after, coming back only when he started to work on contact lenses.
He sold the rights to his patented lenses to the American company Bausch & Lomb for $330,000, but because he worked for the state, he only received $330 from the sale.
His father ran a machine factory.
He and musician Bedrich Smetana were both famous Czechs.
